PREVALENCIA DE LOS FACTORES DE RIESGOS PSICOSOCIALES EN LOS TRABAJADORES DE UN HOSPITAL.

Abstract

The Ecuadorian health system does not evidence relevant information about the psychosocial risk factors of health workers in Hospitals. The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of psychosocial risk factors in hospital workers. A descriptive cross-sectional study was applied, where the "Questionnaire for the Diagnosis of Psychosocial Risks of Ecuadorian Companies" was used as a primary tool for the evaluation and diagnosis process of 70 workers. In the results, it is possible to identify that the following dimensions are found with the highest psychosocial risk score: Working Conditions; Double Presence (Work-Family); Discriminatory Harassment; Margin of Action and Control; Workplace Harassment. The overall result shows a direct causal relationship between worker and risk factor. For future studies, it is suggested to be applied other types of more specific measurement instruments with the idea of obtaining a more precise vision of psychosocial risk by dimension. Hospital workers are exposed to different psychosocial risk factors and it is necessary to include a monitoring and training program for staff to avoid negative consequences on collective health.