ABSTRACT
Although the work is essential to human life, the context in which it is done can induct tension, imbalance and consequent illness. Studies indicate nursing as an occupation with high risk for disease, particularly in the hospital environment. The aim of this study was to estimate the occurrence of health problems reported by nursing staff in a hospital in Bahia, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study, involving 309 nursing professionals. The most frequent health complaints were related to musculoskeletal symptoms such as leg pain 66.4% (192) and back pain 61.8% (178); and to mental health with a predominance of mental fatigue 47% (131) 33 and nervousness 7% (93). The results show that nurses had a higher frequency of postural problems and mental health complaints while respiratory diseases complaints were more prevalent among technicians and assistants. These results highlight the need for greater awareness of the work process and implementation of preventive activities.
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Nursing , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Adult , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Hospitals, Public , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Nursing Staff, HospitalABSTRACT
Embora o trabalho seja essencial à vida humana, o contexto no qual é realizado pode desencadear tensão, desajuste e consequente adoecimento. Estudos apontam a Enfermagem como uma ocupação com alto risco para adoecimento, em especial no ambiente hospitalar. O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a ocorrência de agravos à saúde referidos pelos trabalhadores de enfermagem em um hospital na Bahia. Estudo de corte transversal envolvendo 309 profissionais. As queixas de saúde mais frequentes relacionaram-se a sintomas osteomusculares como dor nas pernas 66,4% (192) e dor nas costas 61,8% (178); e à saúde mental com predomínio de cansaço mental 47% (131) e nervosismo 33,7% (93). Os resultados apontam que enfermeiros apresentaram maior frequência de agravos posturais e queixas de saúde mental enquanto as queixas de agravos respiratórios foram mais prevalentes entre técnicos e auxiliares. Estes resultados evidenciam necessidade de maior consciência do processo de trabalho e realização de atividades preventivas.
Although the work is essential to human life, the context in which it is done can induct tension, imbalance and consequent illness. Studies indicate nursing as an occupation with high risk for disease, particularly in the hospital environment. The aim of this study was to estimate the occurrence of health problems reported by nursing staff in a hospital in Bahia, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study, involving 309 nursing professionals. The most frequent health complaints were related to musculoskeletal symptoms such as leg pain 66.4% (192) and back pain 61.8% (178); and to mental health with a predominance of mental fatigue 47% (131) 33 and nervousness 7% (93). The results show that nurses had a higher frequency of postural problems and mental health complaints while respiratory diseases complaints were more prevalent among technicians and assistants. These results highlight the need for greater awareness of the work process and implementation of preventive activities.
Aunque el trabajo es esencial para la vida humana, el contexto en el que se realiza puede desencadenar tensión, desequilibrio y enfermedad consecuente. Los estudios muestran la enfermería como una profesión de alto riesgo para la enfermedad, sobre todo en el medio hospitalario. El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la incidencia de problemas de salud reportados por el personal de enfermería en un hospital de Bahia, Brasil. Trata-se de un estudio transversal con 309 profesionales. Los problemas de salud más frecuentes relacionadas con los síntomas musculo esqueléticos, como el dolor de pierna 66.4% (192) y el dolor de espalda 61,8% (178) y la salud mental, con un predominio de la fatiga mental 47% (131) 33 y el nerviosismo 7% (93). Los resultados muestran que las enfermeras tenían una mayor frecuencia de problemas de postura y quejas de salud mental mientras que las quejas de las enfermedades respiratorias son más frecuentes entre los técnicos y auxiliares. Estos resultados ponen de relieve la necesidad de una mayor conciencia sobre el proceso de trabajo y la ejecución de las actividades preventivas.
