No abstract

Objective: To evaluate levels of occupational stress and work engagement among primary health care workers. Method: A descriptive, correlational and transversal study was carried out in a small municipality in the countryside of São Paulo, with a non-probabilistic sample of convenience, with 85 workers. Three self-applied instruments were used: one developed by researchers, containing sociodemographic variables; Work Stress Scale (WSS) and Utrech Work Engagement Scale (UWES). Results: Prevalence of women (72.6%), 40 years old or more (45.9%), 4 years and 4 months of mean working time in primary care. Thirty-one workers (36.5%) presented significant stress (scores ≥2.5). Work engagement showed a mean of 4.1 (±1.2) to 4.4 (±1.4), classified as high in all dimensions. Occupational stress and work engagement correlated negatively. Conclusion: Workers presented high levels of work engagement; more than one-third had significant occupational stress. Workers with high levels of occupational stress tend to have lower work engagement.

RESUMOO estudo objetivou caracterizar aspectos sociodemográficos e clínicos das pessoas com estomia intestinal provisória atendidas por um serviço de atenção ao estomizado. Trata-se de estudo transversal, de natureza quantitativa, com 117 pessoas com estomia intestinal provisória. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de revisão de prontuário e entrevista estruturada. Houve prevalência do sexo masculino (54,7%), idade média de 62,9 anos, 59,8% casados, 74,4% católicos, 70,9% com até oito anos de estudo, 52,9% exerciam atividade laboral remunerada; destes, 51,3% interromperam suas atividades laborais e 44,4% não retornaram, com afastamento pela previdência. Dos 57 (48,7%) que não interromperam as atividades laborais 33,3% eram aposentados, 13,6% exerciam atividade não remunerada e 1,7% era autônomo sem direito a afastamento. A maioria possuía renda familiar até dois salários mínimos (67,5%). A neoplasia predominou como causa de confecção da estomia (47,9%), seguida pelo abdome agudo (31,6%). As colostomias foram mais frequentes (75,2%); a permanência da estomia foi, em média, de 5,3 anos (tempo mínimo de seis meses e máximo 25 anos). Concluiu-se que o conhecimento das características da população atendida contribui para o planejamento da assistência conforme as reais necessidades da mesma, possibilitando mais efetividade do serviço e, consequentemente, melhora na satisfação do usuário. Palavras-chave: Estomia; Estomas Cirúrgicos; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Perfil de Saúde. ABSTR ACT

the professionals presented good levels of energy, resilience, enthusiasm and involvement with the work. They are satisfied with the activity and are dedicated to it, which promotes the acquisition of skills and competences along the in-service training, ensuring a future professional practice of quality.

Níveis de engagement em profissionais da atenção primária à saúde: estudo comparativo em dois municípios brasileirosNiveles de engagement en profesionales de la atención primaria a la salud: estudio comparativo en dos municipios brasileños AbstrAct Objective: To evaluate the levels of engagement of Primary Health Care professionals in two municipalities. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out with 238 health professionals who work in the Primary Care services of two municipalities in the state of São Paulo. The engagement dimensions of the professionals were investigated through the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. Results: Female predominance (82.8%), age under 40 years (52.9%). Median working time in primary care of three (municipality A), four years (municipality B). Significant difference in levels of engagement in both municipalities. Community health agents presented mean scores in all dimensions. Significant difference in levels of engagement according to professional category in all dimensions. Conclusion and implications for practice: Municipal health professionals with 100.0% coverage by the Family Health Strategy tend to have higher levels of engagement. Nurses presented greater engagement; community health workers reached lower levels than other professionals did. Engagement is an indicator that contributes to the evaluation of the workforce in the Primary Health Care services and can be used to direct strategies that improve the levels of dedication, absorption and vigor of the professionals, benefiting the organization of the primary care services. Objetivo: Avaliar os níveis de engagement de profissionais da atenção primária em saúde de dois municípios. Métodos: Estudo descritivo realizado com 238 profissionais de saúde que atuam nos serviços de Atenção Primária de dois municípios do estado de São Paulo. As dimensões de engagement dos profissionais foram investigadas através da Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. Resultados: Predomínio do sexo feminino (82,8%), idade inferior a 40 anos (52,9%). Tempo mediano de atuação na atenção primária de três (município A), quatro anos (município B). Diferença significante dos níveis de engagement nos dois municípios. Agentes comunitários de saúde apresentaram escores médios em todas dimensões. Diferença dos níveis de engagement segundo categoria profissional significante em todas dimensões. Conclusão e implicações para a prática: Profissionais de município com 100,0% de cobertura pela Estratégia Saúde da Família tendem a ter maiores níveis de engagement. Enfermeiros apresentaram engagement maior; Agentes comunitários de saúde alcançaram níveis mais baixos que os demais profissionais. O engagement é um indicador que contribui para a avaliação da força de trabalho nos serviços de Atenção Primária à Saúde e pode ser empregado para direcionar estratégias que melhorem os níveis de dedicação, absorção e vigor dos profissionais, beneficiando a organização dos serviços de atenção primária. Palavras-chave: Engajamento no Trabalho; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Promoção da S...

Objective: to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression of professionals of Multidisciplinary Health Residence Programs. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study, performed with fifty professionals, using three instruments: one for socioeconomic and demographic data, and the Beck's Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: predominance of females (92.0%), average age 26 years old, single (88.0%), family income from two to five salaries (56.0%) satisfied with the work (82.0%) and thought about quitting the program (56.0%) showed anxiety (50.0%) and depression (28.0%). Conclusion: there was an association between anxiety and depression in multidisciplinary residents, which points to the need for rethinking strategies for identifying these symptoms and control of stress factors for the promotion of mental health. Descriptors: Health Personnel; Internship and Residency; Anxiety; Depression. Objetivo: avaliar sintomas de ansiedade e depressão dos profissionais dos Programas de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde. Métodos: estudo transversal, com cinquenta profissionais, utilizando-se três instrumentos: um para dados socioeconômicos e demográficos, e as Escalas de Ansiedade e Depressão de Beck. Resultados: predominância do sexo feminino (92,0%), idade média 26 anos, solteiros (88,0%), renda familiar de dois a cinco salários (56,0%), satisfeitos com o trabalho (82,0%) e pensaram em desistir do programa (56,0%), apresentaram ansiedade (50,0%) e depressão (28,0%). Conclusão: observou-se associação entre ansiedade e depressão em residentes multiprofissionais, o que aponta a necessidade de repensar estratégias de identificação destes sintomas e controle dos fatores estressores para a promoção da saúde mental.

Background: A population study is an important tool that can be used to understand the actual epidemiological scenario of the Covid-19 in different territories, identify its magnitude, understand its transmission dynamics, and its demographic, geographical, and social distribution. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the population of two Brazilian cities during the pandemic first wave and subsequent socioeconomic and health effects. Materials & methods: This paper described the methodological procedures adopted and the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in the population. A household survey was conducted between October and December 2020, in two historic cities of Brazil's mining region. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody was detected using the Wondfo® rapid test. The face-to-face interview consisted of administration of a questionnaire containing registration data, sociodemographic and economic variables, living habits, general health condition, mental health, sleep habits, and eating and nutrition. Results: We evaluated 1,762 residents, of which 764 (43.4%) were in Mariana and 998 (56.6%) in Ouro Preto. For both cities, 51.9% of the interviewees were female, with a predominance of the age range 35 to 59 years old (47.2%). The prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 infection was 5.5% in all cities, 6.2% in Ouro Preto, and 4.7% in Mariana. The prevalence was similar between cities (P>0.05). Conclusion: The study was effective in verifying the seroprevalence of infection by the virus and its findings will enable further analyses of the health conditions of the population related to social isolation and the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2.

Objective Professional engagement is an indicator of the relationship between a nurse and the work environment and is an important factor in performance and productivity. The goal of this study was to evaluate levels of engagement among nurses in primary health care units. Methods Cross‐sectional study in a city of São Paulo state, Brazil, in 2017, using an instrument containing sociodemographic variables and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES). Results In the sample of 75 nurses, the majority were female (94.7%), aged between 29 and 39 (52.0%), specialists (81.3%), married (57.3%), permanent employees (68.0%), working 40 hr per week (98.7%), and working in primary health care for 3–10 years (42.7%). Engagement levels were classified as high in all dimensions. Nurses who worked as managers presented a very high level of dedication; professionals aged 40 years or older presented very high levels in all dimensions (Dedication: 5.2; Absorption: 5.0; Vigor: 5.3; and Overall score: 5.1); and professionals with more than 10 years of experience in primary health care had very high levels in all dimensions (Dedication: 5.0; Absorption: 5.0; Vigor: 5.0; and Overall score: 5.0). Conclusions Nurses working in Brazil's primary health care system have high engagement and ability to act; they enhance team performance and quality and effectiveness of care provided.