Knowledge and conduct of doctors and nurses professionals forward to work accidents/Conhecimentos e condutas de médicos e profissionais de enfermagem frente aos acidentes de trabalho/Conocimiento y conducta de los profesionales de enfermería y médicos..

Abstract

Objective: describe the profile of occupational accidents among doctors and nurses. Methodology: exploratory, descriptive and quantitative study, conducted at a public teaching hospital in the city of Teresina, Piauí, with 67 health professionals. Data were obtained in the months from February to May 2011, through a form, and analyzed the program "Statistical Package for the Social Sciences", version 20.0. Results: It was found that 28 professionals reported injuries, being the most prevalent category of nursing technician. As to age, the most affected were between 41 and 50 years. Regarding frequency, 11 had suffered two accidents, only one 10 and 2 with three accidents, with a total of 34 accidents. Peripheral venous puncture was practicing more involved in accidents, being mentioned by 16 of the 28 victims. 47 participants cited the Internal Commission for Accident Prevention as a place you should report the accident. Conclusion: verifies the need for continuing education courses on the use of containment barriers and accident prevention to minimize risk and ensure the safety of workers. Keywords: Occupational diseases. Occupational risks. Health personnel.