Working conditions and health risks among professionals of the Family Health Strategy in the post-Covid-19 period
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https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v16i.20163Keywords:
Primary Health Care, National Health Strategies, Working Conditions, Occupational RisksAbstract
Background and Objectives: The working conditions and specific risks faced by Family Health Strategy (FHS) professionals in the post-Covid-19 pandemic context have posed unprecedented challenges and intensified pressure on health services. This study aimed to evaluate the working conditions and specific risks faced by FHS professionals in the current scenario following the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted with nurses, doctors, and nursing technicians. A questionnaire was administered to collect sociodemographic data, labor market information, and job characteristics. Results: The sample included 135 participants: 34.8% were nurses, 28.1% were doctors, and 37.2% were nursing technicians. Among the respondents, 41.5% considered their working conditions good, while 40% rated them as fair; 78.5% perceived the work environment as exhausting. The main stress factors identified were stress (65.2%), high demand for care (51.1%), work overload (50.4%), professional devaluation (50.4%), and mental fatigue (38.5%). Physical agents were identified as the primary source of risk, accounting for 83% of occurrences. Regarding workplace accidents, 11.1% reported typical accidents involving sharps. Conclusion: The findings underscore the urgent need for measures to improve working conditions, mitigate health risks for workers, and promote the well-being of Family Health Strategy professionals, ensuring the sustainability of public health and the quality of care provided to the population.
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