Reflecting the interface between rural work and mental health of citriculture workers
| Autor: | Ana Cláudia Santos, Sandra Aiache Menta |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional, Vol 24, Iss 4, Pp 765-775 (2016) |
| ISSN: | 2238-2860 0104-4931 |
| Popis: | Objective: This descriptive study provides an overview of the health surveillance of rural workers aiming to describe the agricultural structure and working conditions of citriculture workers in the region of Lagarto/SE and reflect the relationship between citriculture work and the workers mental health, expressed through the alcohol abuse. Method: This is an exploratory study of empirical nature with qualitative approach developed from documental study, observation and interviews in four services that are directly or indirectly involved in the scope of the comprehensive health care of workers. Data collection occurred in the period of December 2014 to March 2015. Results: The study evidenced the lack of a database with information on citrus growers in the municipality, demonstrating a weakness in the effectiveness of actions towards workers’ health. The discussion addressed the Psychodynamics of Work by Dejours, reflecting on the work organizational aspects that affect the workers’ psyche, which can significantly contribute to the alcohol abuse. Thus, it is necessary to analyze the link between mental health and work, as the process of becoming ill is specific to each individual, taking into account their daily life. Conclusion: From this we can infer that the occupational therapist plays a differentiated role in the workers’ healthcare, as they take into consideration the historical, economic and social dimensions to understand the world of work. The study ends with reflections that aim to encourage a new perspective on the rural workers’ health, as well as local changes. |
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