Analysis of the sociodemographic, work profile and occupational risks of community health agents / Análise do perfil sociodemográfico, laboral e dos riscos ocupacionais de agentes comunitários de saúde

Objective: to outline the sociodemographic and work profile of Community Health Agentsas well as to investigate the occupational risks to which they are exposed. Method:conducted by means of a self-administered questionnaire with 64 subjects, consisting oftwo sections: one related to sociodemographic and work data and the other with questionsabout occupational risks. Results: most of the participants are female, married, withcomplete high school, took a qualification course, live in the micro area that works and work 40 hours a week. Five variables were listed as occupational risks, namely: contactwith infectious people, physical aggression, emotional exhaustion, interpersonal problemsand attacks by animals. Conclusion: it is imperative that such a professional is recognizedfor his potential. Furthermore, that he can have his demands met and understood,especially with regard to coping with adversity at work, which makes him so susceptible toillness, as evidenced in this research.Objetivo: esbozar el perfil sociodemográfico y laboral de los Agentes Comunitarios deSalud así como investigar los riesgos laborales a los que están expuestos. Método:realizado mediante un cuestionario autoadministrado con 64 sujetos, que consta de dosapartados: uno relacionado con datos sociodemográficos y laborales y otro con preguntassobre riesgos laborales. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes son mujeres, casadas,con bachillerato completo, cursaron un curso de calificación, viven en el área micro quetrabaja y trabajan 40 horas semanales. Se enumeraron cinco variables como riesgoslaborales, a saber: contacto con personas infecciosas, agresión física, agotamientoemocional, problemas interpersonales y ataques de animales. Conclusión: es imperativoque dicho profesional sea reconocido por su potencial. Además, que sus demandas seanatendidas y comprendidas, especialmente en lo que respecta al afrontamiento de lasadversidades laborales, que lo hacen tan susceptible a la enfermedad, como se evidenciaen esta investigación.Objetivo: delinear o perfil sociodemográfico e laboral de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde bem como investigar os riscos ocupacionais aos quais estão expostos. Método: realizado por meio de um questionário autoaplicado com 64 sujeitos, constituído por duas seções: uma relativa aos dados sociodemográficos e laborais e outra com questões acerca dos riscos ocupacionais. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes é do gênero feminino, casada, com o ensino médio completo, fez curso de qualificação, reside na microárea que trabalha e cumpre 40 horas semanais. Elencou-se 5 variáveis como riscos ocupacionais, sendo elas: contato com pessoas infectantes, agressão física, desgaste emocional, problemas interpessoais e ataques de animais. Conclusão: é imperativo que tal profissional seja reconhecido pelo seu potencial. Ademais, que possa ter as suas demandas atendidas e compreendidas, especialmente no que concerne ao modo de enfrentamento às adversidades laborais, o que o faz ser tão suscetível ao adoecimento, comprovado nessa pesquisa.

The speech-language-hearing pathologist’s training to work in education: what speech-language-hearing undergraduate students have to say

ABSTRACT Purpose: to discuss the speech-language-hearing pathologist’s training to work in education, based on the report from speech-language-hearing students. Methods: a total of 29 students in the seventh semester of the Speech-Language-Hearing program at two higher education institutions participated in this study. The questionnaire used was developed specifically for this study. It comprised open- and closed-ended questions on the profile of the students and their training to work in educational settings. Data were also collected on the syllabi of the courses related to Educational Speech-Language-Hearing Pathology at both institutions. The data were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. Results: the results indicated that the summed course load of the education-related courses is low, and their syllabi do not cover important aspects for the speech-language-hearing training aimed at the work in education. Also, the students reported that most of the practical activities took place in kindergarten or elementary school, with objectives related to a medical-centered view. The students also pointed out the need for improvements in the speech-language-hearing training to work in education. Conclusion: the students reported that their training should involve a broader course load, as well as contents and experiences to help them to consciously, critically, and responsibly join the educational setting