Concepções dos enfermeiros sobre a saúde do trabalhador

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the concepts of Primary Care nurses about worker health. This is an analytical study with a qualitative approach, carried out with 25 nurses, through a semi-structured questionnaire. It was found that the concept of worker health was given in broad outlines, thus proving that there is a deficiency in the conceptual field in this respect. Nevertheless, there was mention of the importance of conditions that contribute to the satisfactory development of work, in order to avoid worker illness, emphasizing concepts corroborating the change of the health care model, with a view focused on promoting worker health and preventing illness. The concept of worker health mentioned by the interviewees, although simplified with regard to the specificities of this population group, has proven to be of broad dimensions, by addressing the worker in his/her physical, psychological, and social scope, thus suggesting a good understanding in line with the broader concept of health.