Factores de riesgo que influyen en la práctica del profesional de enfermería en los hospitales p'úblicos de la provincia del Cañar, período mayo-octubre 2018

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the risk factors that influence the practice of nursing professionals in public hospitals in the province of Cañar. Materials and Methods: a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 120 nursing professionals; applying a survey prepared by the researcher, validated with a reliability level of 0.88 (Cronbach's alpha). Results: It was evidenced that 21% of nurses are exposed to a high level of occupational risk, 47% present moderate risk and 32% of professionals have a slight occupational risk. Conclusions: It is concluded that within the public hospitals of the province of Cañar the level of exposure to occupational risk factors is moderate, this includes the physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial factors present in the practice of the nursing staff.