Working conditions and relationships of healthcare professionals in a municipality in the Midwest region

Authors

  • Heliete Feitosa de Matos Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Nur Mohamad Ali El Akra Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Guilherme Oliveira de Arruda Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Naiara Gajo Silva Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Ana Paula Araújo Torquato Lopes Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Verusca Soares de Souza Universidade Estadual do Paraná , Universidade Estadual do Paraná image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30681/2526101014561

Keywords:

Nursing, Working Conditions, Delivery of Health Care

Abstract

Objective: to describe healthcare workers’ perceptions of their working conditions and employment relationships across the healthcare network. Method: a cross-sectional study involving 215 healthcare workers from a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil. Data were collected electronically in 2022 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test. Results: across all three levels of care, positive perceptions were reported regarding team size (p=0.044) and recognition of work (p=0.007). Facilities and furniture received lower ratings in Primary and Secondary Care (p=0.011). Secondary and Tertiary Care services showed a higher prevalence of positive assessments regarding workplace safety (p=0.012) and environmental hygiene (p<0.001) compared with Primary Care services. Significant associations were identified between level of care and participation in meetings (p=0.002), as well as between level of care and willingness to recommend the workplace to others (p=0.046). Conclusion: workers’ perceptions differed across levels of care regarding workplace safety, the conditions of facilities and furniture, environmental hygiene, positive recognition of work, and work motivation.

Author Biographies

  • Heliete Feitosa de Matos, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Nurse graduated from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (2021). Specialist in Health with an Emphasis on Cardiovascular Care from the University Hospital of Grande Dourados/Ebserh (2024). Master’s student in the Graduate Program in Nursing – INISA (2026), CAPES scholarship holder. Her main areas of interest include Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases (NCDs) and critical patient care. Currently a member of the research group “Center for Study, Research, and Assistance in Nursing and Public Health (NEPAESC)

  • Nur Mohamad Ali El Akra, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Graduated in Nursing from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. In research, works mainly with the themes of patient safety and critical patient care.

  • Guilherme Oliveira de Arruda, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Nurse (UEMS/2011), with a specialization in Public Health (UNINTER/2014) and Health Education (IEP/2014). Holds a Master’s degree (2013) and a PhD (2018) in Nursing from the Graduate Program in Nursing at the State University of Maringá (PSE/UEM), in the research line “Health Care Across the Different Stages of Life.” Associate Professor (Class C), Level II, at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS).

  • Naiara Gajo Silva, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Holds a degree in Nursing from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (2009), a Master’s degree in Nursing from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (2012), and a PhD in Nursing from the University of São Paulo (2017). Currently an Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Has experience in Nursing, working mainly in the following areas: public health, health services evaluation, mental health, and Black population health.

  • Ana Paula Araújo Torquato Lopes, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from the State University of Maringá. Graduated in Nursing from Anhanguera-Uniderp. Her main areas of work include public health, adult health, noncommunicable chronic diseases, medical-surgical nursing, and stomatherapy.

  • Verusca Soares de Souza, Universidade Estadual do Paraná, Universidade Estadual do Paraná

    Permanent Faculty Member of the Professional Master’s Program in Nursing in Primary Health Care – a consortium of UENP/UNICENTRO/UNESPAR – and of the Master’s Program in Nursing at UFMS. Holds a PhD (2019) and a Master’s degree (2015) in Nursing from UEM, and a Nursing degree from FAFIPA (2010). Has experience in hospital care and advanced life support. Conducts research on care management and patient safety. Member of the International Network for Nursing Care Management – Brazil (RIGCE Brazil) and of the Center for Study, Research, and Assistance in Nursing and Public Health (NEPAESC – UFMS).

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2026-06-01

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Janeiro-Junho

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Feitosa de Matos, H., Mohamad Ali El Akra, N., Oliveira de Arruda, G., Gajo Silva, N., Araújo Torquato Lopes, A. P., & Soares de Souza, V. (2026). Working conditions and relationships of healthcare professionals in a municipality in the Midwest region. Journal Health NPEPS, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.30681/2526101014561

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