Table 2. Distribution of prevalence of MPD, stress, health complaints, alcohol consumption and suspected alcoholism of prison officers (POs) interviewed (n=125) working in a state penitentiary in Paraná, 2015.
| Condition | n (N) | Prevalence (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Psychiatric Disorders | 38 (125) | 30.4 | 22.9-28.2 |
| Stress | |||
| Transient | 10 (123) | 8.1 | 4.1-13.0 |
| Intermediate | 10 (123) | 8.1 | 4.1-13.0 |
| Persistent | 22 (123) | 17.9 | 59.2-65.2 |
| Health complaints | |||
| No complaints | 8 (125) | 6.4 | 2.4-11.2 |
| Up to 5 complaints | 83 (125) | 66.4 | 68.8-74.3 |
| More than 5 complaints | 34 (125) | 27.2 | 68.8-74.3 |
| Alcohol consumption | 85 (125) | 68.0 | 60.0-76.0 |
| At risk for alcohol abuse or dependence | 12 (125) | 9.6 | 4.8-16.0 |
Note. CI: confidence interval; n (lower case): part of total sample; N (upper case): total sample.