EXPLORING THE HEALTH STATUS AND MEDICAL AILMENTS AMONG POLICE PERSONNEL; AN APPROACH ENSURING WELLBEING AT THE WORKPLACE

Abstract

A survey was conducted at Captain (R) Syed Ahmed Mubeen Shaheed Traffic Police Lines Manawan Lahore including 1400 participants from Lahore and its surrounding areas, to assess the health conditions and workplace satisfaction among traffic police personnel. A structured questionnaire based on their demographic profile, physical health, mental health, socio-economic status, and work-related problems was used. Traffic police officers were informed and briefed on the purpose of the study. Data was entered and analyzed on SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 25. The survey showed that these officers are having multiple issues regarding their general health leading to several diseases, among which allergies (31.2%) tops the list followed by visual defects (21.7%), hypertension (17.6%) and physical injuries (17.1%). This survey aimed to provide the basic workplace facilities to these traffic personnel to enhance their professional satisfaction. Various policies could be designed by their administrative authorities to encourage their attitude towards profession and increase their competency. It will lead to provision of better services to the public.

Conclusion: The traffic police staff in Pakistan is facing multiple problems while in the workplace which is affecting their competency. These issues should be directed to the administration to design policies for improving their occupational health through health education and strengthening social support.