Table 1. Distribution of prevalence of sociodemographic and work-related factors of prison officers (POs) interviewed (n=125) at a state prison in Paraná, 2015.
| Variables | N | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 22-30 years old | 37 | 29.6 |
| 30-40 years old | 58 | 46.4 |
| Over 40 years | 27 | 21.6 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 115 | 92.0 |
| Female | 10 | 8.0 |
| Education | ||
| Secondary school not completed | 8 | 6.4 |
| Secondary school completed | 32 | 25.6 |
| Higher education | 85 | 68.0 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 35 | 28.0 |
| Married | 66 | 52.8 |
| Common law partner | 18 | 14.4 |
| Separated/Divorced | 5 | 4.0 |
| Time spent at prison | ||
| Up to 1 year | 42 | 33.6 |
| Between 1 and 7 years | 64 | 51.2 |
| More than 7 years | 18 | 14.4 |
| Entered prison | ||
| Up to 2 years ago | 5 | 4.0 |
| Between 2 and 7 years ago | 59 | 47.2 |
| More than 7 years ago | 59 | 47.2 |
| Type of work | ||
| Shift work | 110 | 88.0 |
| Administrative | 15 | 12.0 |
| Working patterns | ||
| 24/48 and 12/48 | 22 | 17.6 |
| 24/72 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Other | 101 | 80.8 |
| Performs administrative role | 25 | 20.0 |
| Underwent training for role | 93 | 74.4 |
| Hours worked per week | ||
| 36h to 40h | 99 | 79.2 |
| More than 40 | 19 | 15.2 |
| Has other job | 22 | 17.6 |
| Often works double shift | 20 | 16.0 |
| Has health problem | 22 | 17.6 |
| Uses medications | 24 | 19.2 |
| Uses tranquilizers | 5 | 4.0 |
| Smokes | 16 | 12.8 |
| Plays sports | 96 | 76.8 |
| Has leisure time | 109 | 87.2 |