Occupational stress and health behaviors of nurses in a tertiary hospital in Fortaleza – Ceará

Abstract

Objective: Identify occupational stress factors and health behaviors of nurses in a tertiary hospital in Fortaleza-CE. Method: This is a cross-sectional, developed in a tertiary care hospital in Fortaleza, from October 2018 to March 2019. Result: The sample consisted of 134 nurses who were recruited through convenience sampling. A pre-coded structured questionnaire was used, with 12 closed multiple questions. It was found that 26.1% (n = 35) of the professionals use psychoactive substances and 61.9% (n = 83) had 1 to 5 signs/symptoms of stress. Conclusion: Thus, this study will be useful for managers to reflect on the factors that influence the quality of life of nurses, contributing to the implementation of actions that improve working conditions and favor worker protection.