Factors associated with absenteeism in elderly nursing workers
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with absenteeism in elderly nursing workers. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 233 elderly nursing workers carried out in six hospitals in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The data were analyzed using univariate analysis and multivariate regression. Results: Of the 233 elderly nursing professionals interviewed, self-reported absenteeism was present in 34.3% (80) participants. 20.1% (47) of them reported having missed a few days and 14.2% (33) having done so in many days. After adjusted analysis, only work hours and satisfaction with health influenced absenteeism. Conclusion: Absenteeism is a complex phenomenon which, among elderly nursing professionals, had a low prevalence and was associated with a workload of more than 40 hours a week and dissatisfaction with health. Therefore, further research is needed in the field to provide quality of life and better working conditions for nursing professionals and regulate their workload.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Escola de Enfermagem
2022
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with absenteeism in elderly nursing workers. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 233 elderly nursing workers carried out in six hospitals in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The data were analyzed using univariate analysis and multivariate regression. Results: Of the 233 elderly nursing professionals interviewed, self-reported absenteeism was present in 34.3% (80) participants. 20.1% (47) of them reported having missed a few days and 14.2% (33) having done so in many days. After adjusted analysis, only work hours and satisfaction with health influenced absenteeism. Conclusion: Absenteeism is a complex phenomenon which, among elderly nursing professionals, had a low prevalence and was associated with a workload of more than 40 hours a week and dissatisfaction with health. Therefore, further research is needed in the field to provide quality of life and better working conditions for nursing professionals and regulate their workload. |
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