Authors: Jamile Pereira Dias dos Anjos, Ronilson Ferreira Freitas, Karine Suene Mendes Almeida, Antônio Prates Caldeira, Daniela Araújo Veloso Popoff, Josiane Santos Brant Rocha
This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers (CHWs) in Montes Claros, Brazil. Of the 675 CHWs surveyed, 25.8% showed inadequate work ability. Factors such as longer service length, poor health status, depressive symptoms, and voice disorders were associated with this outcome. The findings underscore the need for public health policies to improve working conditions and support CHWs in their vital role within primary healthcare.
Link: Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
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Resource Topic: CHW, CHW Motivation, CHW programs
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2024
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Country: Brazil
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