Socioeconomic and Epidemiological Profile of Workers in the Brazil’s Ministry of Health

Authors

  • Elizabeth Sousa Cagliari Hernandes Ministério da Saúde, Brasília, Brasil
  • Zaíra Farias Bosco Ministério da Saúde, Brasília, Brasil
  • Maircon Batista Ribeiro Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51723/ccs.v28i03/04.272

Keywords:

occupational health, health promotion

Abstract

Objective: To identify socioeconomic and epidemiological factors associated with workers at Brazil’s Ministry of Health.
Method: descriptive, cross-sectional study that has measured sociodemographic and health-related variables, stressors at work and demand for health promotion activities. The research presents the findings of a sample of 2038 participants.
Findings: young people, mostly women with high levels of education and income, compose most of the researched group. There is no hegemony of health-related professions: the prevalent professions are those with an undergraduate management background. Health indicators show a healthy lifestyle, good self-assessment of physical and mental health conditions, people who practice physical activities (54.5%) and nonsmokers (91.9%) among the participants. A high prevalence of overweight, dyslipidemias and osteoarticular diseases was found. Factors cited as always negatively interfering in the work environment were “lack of institutional incentive” (30.3%), inadequate furniture (23.1%) and physical environment (18.0%). The demand for health promotion activities is higher for physical activities (65.6%) and actions related to nutrition (53.4%). The findings of this research provide insightful indicators to prepare employees’ profile at Brazil’s Ministry of Health.

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Published

2018-08-23

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Saúde Coletiva

How to Cite

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Socioeconomic and Epidemiological Profile of Workers in the Brazil’s Ministry of Health. Com. Ciências Saúde [Internet]. 2018 Aug. 23 [cited 2026 Feb. 12];28(03/04):303-12. Available from: https://revistaccs.espdf.fepecs.edu.br/index.php/comunicacaoemcienciasdasaude/article/view/272

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