Relationships between smoking habits, subjective health status, life satisfaction, and happiness among the police officers of a Hungarian region

Aliz AMBRUSZ

doi:10.24193/subbpsyped.2023.1.03

Authors

Aliz AMBRUSZ Debrecen University, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Police Headquarters, Reformed Theological Academy of Sárospatak, Hungary Sz-Sz-B VMRFK Nyíregyháza Bujtos u. 2; aliz.ambrusz@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24193/subbpsyped.2023.1.03

Keywords:

Police, smoking, subjective health status, happiness, life satisfaction

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study reported in this paper is to describe the smoking habits of police officers and examine the relationships that can be found between smoking habits, subjective health status, life satisfaction, and happiness. Methodology: The mapping of smoking habits served as a component of a research questionnaire prepared as part of the health promotion activities of police officers. In addition to smoking habits, the respondents had to assess their health (subjective health), life satisfaction, and happiness. Findings: The proportion of smokers in the population studied is as follows: 42.6% have never smoked, 24.9% quit smoking, and 32.4% still smoke. Subjective health status showed a weak but significant association with happiness (p=0.329) and life satisfaction (P=0.343). Value: Special attention should be given to smoking and planning the development of health promotion programs. The poor association of happiness and life satisfaction with subjective health status continues to emphasize mental and psychological health in addition to physical health.

ZUSAMMENNFASSUNG. In der Studie handelt es sich um die Rauchgewonheiten von Polizisten. Welche Zusammenhänge gibt es unter Rauchgewohnheiten, subjektivem Gesundheitszustand, Lebensfriedenheit und Glück. Methodik: Die Erfassung von das Gesundheitsverhalten von Polizeibeamten wurde Forschungsfragebogen als Bestandteil des Rauchverhaltens erstellt. Neben den Rauchgewohnheiten mussten die Befragten ihre Gesundheit (subjektive Gesundheit) Lebenszufriedenheit und ihr Glück beurteilen. Ergebnisse: Der Anteil der Raucher unter den untersuchten Population: 42,6 % haben noch nie geraucht, 24,9 % haben mit dem Rauchen aufgehört und 32,4 % rauchen noch. Der subjektive Gesundheitszustand ist schwach, aber es hat signifikanten Zusammenhang mit Glück (p=0,329) und Lebenszufriedenheit (p=0,343) gezeigt. Wert: Auf Rauchen muss weiterhin eine besondere Aufmerksamkeit durch Gesundheitsförderung gewidmet werden. Die schlechte Assoziation mit Glück und Lebenszufriedenheit, mit dem subjektiven Gesundheitszustand wird nicht nur die körperliche Gesundheit, sondern auch die psychische und geistige Gesundheit betont.

Schlüsselwörter: Polizei, Rauchen, subjektiver Gesundheitszustand, Glück, Lebenszufriedenheit

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