SELF-PERCEIVED HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE NURSES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Objective: Know the levels of self-perceived health in primary care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: Descriptive and transversal study, carried out in 32 primary care facilities of the Ica Health Network, during June and July 2020. The sample was represented by 166 participants, including nurses and nursing technicians. Sociodemographic data were collected and the 12-question Goldberg General Health Questionnaire was administered. Study variables were described and Chi-square was applied to evaluate differences. Results: Of the participants, they were female (80.7%); function of the nursing position (56.0%); appointed working condition (67.5%) and age group 41 to 50 years old (41.0%). The self-perceived prevalence of ill health was 50%; the differences were significant according to sex and function of the position; however, in the working condition and age groups, the differences were not significant. Results vary according to general dysphoria (anxiety and depression) and social dysfunction or social malfunction. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the level of self-perceived ill health is high, there are statistical differences in some sociodemographic variables. It is necessary to promote joint actions that contribute to the well-being of nursing personnel.