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- Title
Work conditions and biosafety of health professionals and invisible health workers in the context of COVID-19 in Brazil.
- Authors
Helena Machado, Maria; de Rezende Coelho, Maria Carlota; Justino Pereira, Everson; Oliveira Telles, Alexandre; Soares Neto, Joaquim José; Guimarães Ximenes Neto, Francisco Rosemiro; Guimarães-Teixeira, Eleny; Niquice Bembele, João; Guedes da Silva, Luciana; Leonel Vargas, Filipe
- Abstract
The present article addresses the work conditions in health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study that used data from the surveys “Working conditions of healthcare professionals in the context of Covid-19 in Brazil” and “Invisible healthcare workers: work conditions and mental health in the context of Covid-19 in Brazil”, seeking to better understand the working conditions and biosafety of these two distinct and socially unequal professional contingents. Data analysis proves that work conditions were extremely affected due to inadequate infrastructures, strenuous work, biosecurity at risk, exhaustion, fear of contamination and death, strong signs of physical and mental exhaustion, among workers. It also points out the discrimination and inequalities of social rights and professional development that mark the worlds of work highlighted in the surveys, emphasizing the profound inequalities that exist in Brazil and in its regions. It concludes by showing the importance of formulating public policies within the scope of work management in SUS, which ensures the protection, appreciation and reduction of inequalities pointed out in this article.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; WORK environment; MEDICAL personnel; CAREER development; MENTAL fatigue; BIOSAFETY; PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout
- Publication
Revista Ciência & Saúde Coletiva, 2023, Vol 28, Issue 10, p2809
- ISSN
1413-8123
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/1413-812320232810.10072023EN