Factors associated with absenteeism in elderly nursing workers

• Main Authors: Arianne Gueiros Ferreira (Author), Maysa Rayanne Cardozo Lopes (Author), Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito Borba (Author), Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques (Author), Fábia Alexandra Pottes Alves (Author), Bruna Cyreno de Carvalho Lima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1983-1447; 10.1590/1983-1447.2022.20210063.en
• Keywords: Absenteeism; Aged; Nurse practitioners; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem, Vol 43 (2022)

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with absenteeism in elderly nursing workers. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 233 elderly nursing workers carried out in six hospitals in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The data were analyzed using univariate analysis and multivariate regression. Results: Of the 233 elderly nursing professionals interviewed, self-reported absenteeism was present in 34.3% (80) participants. 20.1% (47) of them reported having missed a few days and 14.2% (33) having done so in many days. After adjusted analysis, only work hours and satisfaction with health influenced absenteeism. Conclusion: Absenteeism is a complex phenomenon which, among elderly nursing professionals, had a low prevalence and was associated with a workload of more than 40 hours a week and dissatisfaction with health. Therefore, further research is needed in the field to provide quality of life and better working conditions for nursing professionals and regulate their workload.