Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Health of Police Personnel in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

Background: COVID-19 has had an impact on all sectors of society. However, the impacts police personnel not been discussed enough. This study aims to identify effects that lockdown duties Eluru, India. Methods: Data was collected from available in substations Eluru (n=82). After taking informed consent, a questionnaire administered with three parts: A (socio-demographic details, co-morbidities information and vitals), B (DASS-21 questionnaire), C (sleep schedule habits). Results: Among total respondents, 30.4% respondents have significant levels stress 17.07% anxiety. Psychological positive correlation gender, marital status age group. Females, married officers older groups were found higher Majority got 7 hours or more sleep. The regularly use stimulants tea being most common (84.1%), drinking avg. 2 cups per day. no between BMI, presence comorbidity (Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus), sleeping habits psychological impact; however, there notable increase blood pressure sugar post-lockdown. Conclusion: Due retrospective nature study, grown accustomed appear developed coping mechanisms. Regardless, it is recommended encourage further studies regarding health personnel.