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Arianne Gueiros Ferreira1, Maysa Rayanne Cardozo Lopes1, Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito Borba2
1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE). Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Absenteeism in elderly nursing professionals was low, with overwork (more than 40 hours/week) and poor health satisfaction being key factors. Improving working conditions is crucial for these vital healthcare workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Gerontology
- Nursing Studies
Background:
- Absenteeism among healthcare professionals poses challenges to healthcare systems.
- Elderly nursing workers represent a valuable yet potentially vulnerable demographic within the workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of absenteeism in elderly nursing professionals.
- To identify specific workplace and health-related determinants of missed workdays in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 233 elderly nursing workers in Recife, Brazil.
- Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using univariate and multivariate regression techniques.
Main Results:
- A prevalence of 34.3% for self-reported absenteeism was observed among the participants.
- Adjusted analyses revealed that working more than 40 hours per week and lower satisfaction with health were significantly associated with absenteeism.
Conclusions:
- Absenteeism in elderly nursing professionals, while having a low prevalence, is linked to demanding work hours and health dissatisfaction.
- Recommendations include further research to enhance quality of life, improve working conditions, and regulate workloads for nursing staff.
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