Work stress as a result of psychosocial risk factors, outside work in the health personnel of the San Rafael Type C Health Center, City of Esmeraldas

Abstract

Factors not related to the work activity of workers, such as the housing environment, family income, access to means of transportation to get to their workplace, family communication and basic services are called non-work conditions. , and from the occupational risk prevention approach they are classified as extra-occupational psychosocial factors; Depending on their characteristics, these factors can be perceived by workers as a risk, experiencing levels of stress that affect the development of their work activities. The main objective of the research was to identify the extra-occupational psychosocial risk factors to which the outpatient staff of the San Rafael Subcenter are exposed and to determine the level of stress. The methodology used was descriptive-cross-sectional with a quantitative approach of descriptive scope. It was determined as final results that the extra-labor psychosocial factor in the level of risk that prevails in all the groups evaluated corresponds to communication and interpersonal relationships. Finally, recommendations were established for very low-low stress levels and actions for medium stress as a result of the psychosocial conditions outside work identified in the groups evaluated.