Evaluación y prevención de los riesgos psicosociales en el centro de salud “A” del Iess Calceta 2023 Assessment and prevention of psychosocial risks “A” the Iess Calceta health center 2023

Abstract

In this research, the psychosocial risks faced by the medical staff of the IESS Health Center A of the Bolívar Canton in the Calceta parish, Manabí during the year 2023 are analyzed, structured surveys based on the CoPsoQ methodology were used, the research used a mixed approach applying inductive, deductive and analytical-synthetic methods. This study is justified by its relevance at multiple levels, from the academic field contributing to the strengthening of knowledge about psychosocial risks, in the social field it provides a vision of the need for healthy work environments, at the institutional level the findings are an opportunity to implement prevention strategies in order to safeguard personal well-being and improve the organizational environment, optimizing performance. The results revealed a high workload, emotional exhaustion, double presence, low predictability and role conflicts, however, certain positive aspects were also identified such as the perception of job stability and relatively effective communication, in addition, 60% stated that they were satisfied with their work while 40% indicated that there are contradictions in the tasks assigned to them, it was concluded that there is a need to strengthen institutional support to carry out workshops on the prevention of psychosocial risks, improve time management, encourage internal communication and promote healthy work environments, as proposed prevention measures the following stand out: equitable shifts, active breaks, performance incentives and prevention of workplace harassment, the study provides useful evidence for the institution for the implementation of strategies that safeguard the well-being of staff and improve the organizational climate