Stress and coping strategies in workers of nursing of a family health unit

Abstract

Objective: Identify in the vision of nursing workers, factors that generate stress in units of family health and discuss the strategies adopted by the nursing workers to minimize the stress. Methods: A descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Interviews with nurses and nursing technicians in Family Health Unity were held. Results: Among the factors that cause stress at work are: overhead activities; poor working conditions; short periods to perform activities; adversarial relationship. Coping strategies used are social support, family life, and leisure activities. Conclusion: Respondents identify the factors or situations that can trigger stress and also reported using coping mechanism to minimize stress at work.