Percepção da enfermagem sobre condições de trabalho em unidades de saúde da família na Paraíba - Brasil

Abstract

The objective of this descriptive, qualitative study present study was to describe and characterize nursing professionals' perceptions regarding occupational accidents and the working conditions at Family Health Units in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Data collection took place between October and December of 2010, through semi-structured interviews (with twelve workers) and content analysis (thematic). Four thematic categories were found: Occupational accidents (associated with the work nursing worker); Accident risks inherent to working at the Family Health Unit; The health of primary health care workers; The health promotion of workers and preventing occupational accidents at the Family Health Unit. In conclusion, the workers have an adequate perception regarding the theme, despite being subjected to unhealthy working conditions dealing with an overload of work and a lack of infrastructure and protective equipment.