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Effect of Yogic Practices on Systolic Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index among Stressed Middle-aged Police Personnel in Kerala Police Academy

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Sunil Kumar Poyil, Dr.Ganthimathy Sekar, Dr.S.Murugesan and S.Parvathy
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si4.2024.3172-3176

Abstract

Police officers are more likely to experience high levels of stress due to the demanding nature of their work, which puts them at risk for many health issues like obesity and hypertension. Stress management interventions are essential for mitigating these risks and promoting the well-being of police officers, especially those in middle age who may be particularly susceptible to the cumulative effects of stress. Yoga, with its holistic approach encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, has emerged as a promising strategy for reducing stress thereby promotes health. This study sought to determine how yoga practices affected middle-aged, stressed police officers at the Kerala Police Academy's systolic blood pressure (SBP) and body mass index (BMI). Using an experimental design, participants were assigned to either an intervention. The intervention group underwent a twelve-week structured yogic practices program conducted by certified instructors. Pre and post-intervention measurements of SBP and BMI were recorded and analyzed to assess the impact of yogic practices on these physiological parameters. The results revealed a significant decrease in both SBP and BMI among participants in the intervention group following the yogic practices program. These findings suggest that yogic practices may offer valuable benefits for reducing stress-related health risks among middle-aged police personnel. In conclusion, incorporating yogic practices for stress management programs for police officers could contribute to improved cardiovascular health and overall well-being in this demographic. To fully understand the mechanisms and long-term effects behind the observed improvements, as well as to maximize the incorporation of yoga into law enforcement personnel's occupational health initiatives, more research is necessary.

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