Abstract
Background: i
n health work, work accidents may occur with exposure to biological material, a potential source of infection for serious diseases.
Objective
To estimate the factors associated with occupational accidents with exposure to biological material among health workers in primary care and medium complexity.
Method
A cross-sectional and exploratory study was carried out with primary care and medium complexity workers in five municipalities in Bahia, Brazil. Data processing included descriptive, univariate, and multivariate analyses.
Results
The incidence of occupational accidents with exposure to biological material was 3.4%. The associated factors were age group of 19 to33 years (RR: 2.06; 95% CI: 1.2 - 3.4), absence of regular leisure activity (RR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.1- 2.8), acting in medium complexity (RR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.2-2.8), exposure to biological agents (RR: 3.7; 95% CI: 2.4 - 5, 9), and high-strain jobs (RR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.1 - 3.3).
Conclusion
It is necessary to prioritize workers’ health in actions to monitor work environments and programs aimed at preventing accidents as a commitment in occupational health, in the Unified Health System (SUS).
Keywords:
occupational accidents; health personnel; occupational exposure; primary health care; secondary care