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[Worker's health in nursing undergraduates' conception]
Eliana Pinho Azambuja1, Nalú P da Costa Kerber, Ana Lúcia Kirchhof
1Enfermeira do Colégio Técnico Industrial Prof. Mario Alquati, da Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande. gama@vetorial.net
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|November 6, 2007
Summary
Undergraduate nursing students perceive worker's health as interconnected with lifestyle. Integrating these concepts early in nursing education can promote proactive health practices for future healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nursing Education
- Qualitative Research
Context:
- Explores undergraduate nursing students' understanding of worker's health.
- Focuses on students at the Federal University of Santa Catarina.
- Utilizes a qualitative research approach.
Purpose:
- To understand nursing students' conceptions of worker's health.
- To explore the perceived role of nursing in improving worker's health.
- To examine the relationship between work and lifestyle.
Summary:
- Student responses revealed themes on worker's health conceptions, the role of nursing, and the work-lifestyle relationship.
- A significant interrelation between work, lifestyle, and worker's health was identified.
- Findings underscore the importance of discussing these topics within university curricula.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for early integration of occupational health and lifestyle discussions in nursing programs.
- Aims to stimulate students' critical thinking about their own health.
- Encourages the incorporation of health protective actions into daily work practices for future nurses.
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