Stress and its contribution to the development of depression symptoms are reduced in caregivers of elderly with higher educational level.

Caregivers of elderly people with neurodegenerative diseases are highly vulnerable to stressful situations and mood disorders due to their work conditions. Stress has been associated with an increased risk of developing depression, and studies have supported that caffeine consumption can act as an independent protective factor for disorder. This study investigated indexes of stress and depression symptoms in caregivers of the elderly with neurodegenerative diseases, their caffeine intake and the association between stress and depressive symptoms with the salivary biomarkers cortisol, nitric oxide and DNA damage. Participants (n = 81) were recruited from the community between July 2018 and April 2019. Stress was assessed using Lipp's Inventory of Stress Symptoms, and depressive symptoms were measured using the Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale. Participants provided a 72-hour recall of their diet to measure caffeine intake. Saliva samples were used to measure cortisol and nitric oxide. DNA damage was measured through micronuclei frequency after swabbing on the buccal mucosa. The majority of caregivers displayed stress and depressive symptoms. Stress was associated with educational level, tobacco use and total DNA damage. The indexes found in this population were not associated with caffeine intake or other salivary biomarkers, indicating that only some salivary molecules could be used as biomarkers for stress-related disorders. Caregivers of the elderly are exposed to stressful situations daily, however, we observed that educational level can reduce the psychological symptoms of stress and thus reduce the negative impact on quality of life.

Mental Disorders Among Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic.

INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease that has become a regular part of care by health services. In the beginning, health services faced immense pressure due to new disease exposure, irregular schedules, and high work stress for healthcare workers. Unfortunately, their mental health was not adequately safeguarded, and there are few healthcare units that screen staff for depression and anxiety. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to describe the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression diagnoses among healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which depression (Beck questionnaire) and anxiety (Hamilton questionnaire) were investigated in health staff, after providing informed consent. This study was carried out during November and December 2022. All workers in all areas of a first-level unit were invited to participate in this research, so no sample calculation or sampling technique was required. Statistical analysis was performed using X2 and Student's t-test. RESULTS: Among the 232 workers surveyed, the prevalence of mild anxiety, severe anxiety, and certain levels of depression was 42.1%, 33.5%, and 18.9%, respectively. The study revealed that smoking is associated with a higher risk of anxiety diagnosis (OR=4; CI95%=1.3-12.7). A higher score on the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (OR=1.07; CI95%=1.04-1.11) as well as not being permanent staff (OR=3.34; CI95%=1.2-9.3) was found associated with depression diagnosis. CONCLUSION: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic increased the stress and pressure on healthcare workers. Thus, early detection, timely treatment, and effective prevention measures are necessary for safeguarding health status and the provision of healthcare services.

Concern about COVID-19 infection and workload as predictors of psychological distress during the health emergency in Peruvian healthcare personnel.

INTRODUCTION: During the health emergency, there is concern about the mental health repercussions that Peruvian health workers, who represent the front line of care for COVID-19, may be experiencing. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether concern about COVID-19 and workloads predict psychological distress in healthcare workers. METHODS: Predictive study in which 367 workers (nurses, doctors, nursing assistants, obstetricians, dentists, psychologists, nutritionists, among others) from 12 health networks in the Puno region participated, selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. The data were collected via the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the COVID-19 Scale of Concern and the Workload Scale. RESULTS: It was found that there are no significant differences between men and women in psychological discomfort and concern about COVID-19 infection and workload. Furthermore, highly significant correlations were found between the study variables (P < .01). Multiple regression analysis showed an adequate adjustment for the model (F = 94.834; P < .001), where concern about COVID-19 (ß = -0.436; P < .01) and workload (ß = 0.239; P < .01) are variables that significantly predict psychological discomfort (adjusted R2 = 0.33). CONCLUSIONS: Concern about COVID-19 and work overload predict psychological distress in health personnel in the Puno region.

[Risk of Burnout syndrome in medical professionals in Córdoba City, Argentina] / Riesgo de Síndrome de Burnout en profesionales médicos de la ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina.

Background: Burnout syndrome is a chronic, adaptive disorder, being considered the most important cause of work injury of psychosocial cause. The objective was to know the risk of burnout in Córdoba city's physician and its relationship with sociodemographic factors and clinical and surgical specialties. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was performed in 10 care centers in Córdoba City. Physicians were interviewed, we ask about sociodemographic variables and the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire was done to objectify the risk of Burnout. The age was stratified by decades from 20 to 60 years. p < a 0,05 was considered significant. Results: 483 physicians were interviewed, 62,1% were women, 70% were between 20 and 40 years of age; 54.2% single, 42.9% had a time of exercised in the profession below 5 years. 66 of the total (16,5%) had a high risk of burnout, it was associated with the fact to work in a public establishment (p < 0.00001), to be single (p < 0.009), to work more than 60 h (p<0.001), sleeping less than 42 h per week (p < 0.005), less than five years of profession (p < 0.0002); to be from 20 to 29 years old ( p <0.0005) , the protective factor was to have children (p <0.006).There were no differences between clinical and surgical specialties. Young professionals, with lower family restraint and greater labor demand, are those that present a greater risk of burnout. Institutions should identify their risk professionals and develop mechanisms for the protection and treatment of those affected.

Introducción: El Síndrome de Burnout es un trastorno adaptativo, crónico, asociado con inadecuado afrontamiento de las demandas psicológicas del trabajo, es el origen de daño laboral de causa psicosocial más importante. Objetivo: Conocer el riesgo de Burnout en médicos de la ciudad de Córdoba, su relación con factores sociodemográficos y con especialidades clínicas o quirúrgicas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transversal en 10 centros asistenciales públicos y privados de la Ciudad de Córdoba. Se entrevistaron 483 médicos, recogiendo variables sociodemográficas y cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory evaluando el riesgo de Burnout. La edad fue estratificada desde los 20 años, de 10 en 10 hasta 60. p < 0,05 fue significativa. Resultados: Se entrevistaron 483 médicos, 62,1% mujeres, el 70% entre los 20 y los 40 años; 54,2% solteros, 42.9% ejerció < de 5 años la profesión; el 66 del total (16,5%) tuvo alto riesgo de Burnout, las variables asociadas fueron: trabajar en un establecimiento público (p < 0,00001), ser soltero (p < 0,009), trabajar más de 60 hs (p < 0,001), dormir menos de 42 hs semanales (p< 0,005), tener entre 20 y 29 años (p <0.0005) y tener menos de cinco años de profesión p < 0,0002; se identificó como factor protector tener hijos (p < 0,006). No hubo diferencias entre especialidades clínicas y quirúrgicas. Conclusiones: Los profesionales jóvenes, con menor contención familiar y mayor demanda laboral son los que presentan mayor riesgo de Burnout. Se deberían identificar y desarrollar mecanismos para proteger y tratar los afectados.

[Concern about COVID-19 infection and workload as predictors of psychological distress during the health emergency in Peruvian healthcare personnel]. / Preocupación por el contagio de la COVID-19 y carga laboral como predictores del malestar psicológico durante la emergencia sanitaria en personal de salud de Perú.

INTRODUCTION: During the health emergency, there is concern about the mental health repercussions that Peruvian health workers, who represent the front line of care for COVID-19, may be experiencing. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether concern about COVID-19 and workloads predict psychological distress in healthcare workers. METHODS: Predictive study in which 367 workers (nurses, doctors, nursing assistants, obstetricians, dentists, psychologists, nutritionists, among others) from 12 health networks in the Puno region participated, selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. The data were collected via the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the COVID-19 Scale of Concern and the Workload Scale. RESULTS: It was found that there are no significant differences between men and women in psychological discomfort and concern about COVID-19 infection and workload. Furthermore, highly significant correlations were found between the study variables (p <0.01). Multiple regression analysis showed an adequate adjustment for the model (F = 94.834; p <0.001), where concern about COVID-19 (ß = -0.436; p <0.01) and workload (ß = 0.239; p <0.01) are variables that significantly predict psychological discomfort (adjusted R2 = 0.33). CONCLUSIONS: Concern about COVID-19 and work overload predict psychological distress in health personnel in the Puno region.

Factors associated with Burnout Syndrome in police officers: a scoping review / Factores asociados al Síndrome de Burnout en policías: revisión de alcance / Fatores associados à Síndrome de Burnout em policiais: revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT Objectives: to synthesize research on factors associated with Burnout Syndrome (BS) in police officers. Methods: a scoping review was conducted without temporal or language restrictions. Data were exported to EndNote to remove duplicates and then imported into the Rayyan app for organization, article selection, and data extraction. Results: a total of 4559 publications were identified, with 50 studies included in the review. Research conducted in Brazil and the United States predominated. Certain occupational factors were found to be more closely linked to police officers compared to other professions, including law enforcement, frequency of interaction with suspects and criminals, rank, dissatisfaction with the organization, and civilian confrontations. Conclusions: certain aspects of the police profession contribute to BS, even in countries with better working conditions in public security. It is recommended to prioritize health promotion initiatives for these professionals.

RESUMEN Objetivos: sintetizar los estudios que abordan los factores asociados al síndrome de burnout (SB) en policías. Métodos: revisión de alcance, sin restricción temporal y de idiomas con exportación a EndNote, eliminación de duplicados y exportación a la aplicación Rayyan para organización, selección de artículos y extracción de datos. Resultados: se identificaron 4559 publicaciones con inclusión de 50 estudios. Hubo predominio de investigaciones realizadas en Brasil y Estados Unidos. Algunos factores laborales estuvieron más relacionados con los policías en comparación con otras profesiones, como la aplicación de la ley, la frecuencia de interacción con sospechosos y criminales, ser cabo, insatisfacción con la corporación y enfrentamientos con civiles. Conclusiones: ciertos aspectos laborales contribuyen al SB, incluso en países con mejores condiciones laborales en Seguridad Pública. Se recomienda priorizar acciones de promoción de la salud para estos profesionales.

RESUMO Objetivos: sintetizar os estudos que abordam os fatores associados à síndrome de burnout (SB) em policiais. Métodos: revisão de escopo, sem restrição temporal e de idiomas, com exportação para o EndNote, suprimindo os duplicados, e exportados para o aplicativo Rayyan, para organização, seleção dos artigos e extração dos dados. Resultados: foram identificadas 4559 publicações, com inclusão de 50 estudos. Houve predominância de pesquisas realizadas no Brasil e nos Estados Unidos. Alguns fatores laborais foram mais relacionados aos policiais quando comparados com outras profissões, como a aplicação da lei, frequência de interação com suspeitos e criminosos, ser cabo, insatisfação com a corporação e confrontos com civis. Conclusões: certos aspectos laborais contribuem para a SB, mesmo em países com melhores condições de trabalho na Segurança Pública. Recomenda-se priorizar ações de promoção da saúde para esses profissionais.

Síndrome de Burnout en médicos residentes de medicina interna

Introducción: el síndrome de Burnout se define como una respuesta al estrés laboral crónico, integrado por actitudes y sentimientos negativos hacia las personas con las que se trabaja y hacia el propio rol profesional. Se considera como la fase avanzada del estrés profesional. Objetivos: evaluar la prevalencia del síndrome de Burnout en médicos residentes del área de medicina interna en un hospital de tercer nivel. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal mediante una encuesta en línea a través de Google Forms™, a médicos residentes del área de medicina interna aplicando el test Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Resultados: de los 60 residentes, que incluyen a los de primer, segundo y tercer año, se obtuvo una participación de 71,6%. El 58,1% corresponde al sexo femenino y 41,9% al sexo masculino. El grupo etario con mayor participación (79,1%) tiene 26 a 30 años. Si se tiene en cuenta la presencia de 2 de 3 variables (cansancio emocional, despersonalización, falta de realización personal), la prevalencia de síndrome de Burnout fue 46,5% (20 de 43 encuestados). Conclusión: la prevalencia de síndrome de Burnout en base a 2 de sus 3 criterios fue 46,5%.

Introduction: Burnout syndrome is defined as a response to chronic work stress, made up of negative attitudes and feelings towards the people with whom one works and towards one's own professional role. It is considered as the advanced phase of professional stress. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in internal medicine residents in a tertiary level hospital. Materials and methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out by means of an online survey through Google Forms™ applied to resident physicians in the area of ​​internal medicine applying the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) test. Results: Of the 60 residents, which include first, second and third-year students, 71.6% participated, 58.1% correspond to women and 41.9% to men. The age group with the highest participation (79.1%) is between 26 and 30 years old. If the presence of 2 of 3 variables is taken into account (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, lack of personal fulfillment), the prevalence of Burnout syndrome was 46.5% (20 of 43 respondents). Conclusion: The prevalence of Burnout syndrome based on 2 of its 3 criteria was 46.5%.

Influência da nutrição e exercícios físicos na saúde mental / Influence of nutrition and physical exercises on mental health

Os transtornos mentais são ocasionados pela falha de comunicação entre os neurotransmissores e o sistema nervoso central, onde ocorre algumas ações psicomotoras, apetite, sono e humor, sendo os principais serotonina e dopamina. Alguns dados epidemiológicos mostram que pessoas moderadamente ativas têm menor risco de ser acometidas por desordens mentais, evidenciando assim que a prática de exercícios físicos exerce benefícios físicos e psicológicos, a prática é importante contra o declínio cognitivo e demência, os praticantes de exercícios físicos podem possuir um processamento cognitivo mais rápido, acarretando em alterações positivas no comportamento das pessoas idosas com déficit cognitivo e demência. A prática de dietas para emagrecimento é um fator precipitante mais frequente para o desenvolvimento de Transtornos Alimentares (TA). Estudos demonstram que a dieta aumenta de modo considerável o risco para os TA. Sendo os mais comuns desses transtornos a bulimia e a anorexia nervosa que são perturbações do comportamento alimentar, com várias consequências físicas, psicológicas e sociais.Conclui-se que a prática de exercícios físicos é benéfica em qualquer idade e sexo do indivíduo, trazendo benefícios na saúde física, saúde mental, qualidade do sono e uma melhor qualidade de vida.Trata-se de um estudo de revisão bibliográfica de natureza qualitativa descritiva, baseada em artigos científicos, nas bases Google Acadêmico, Scielo e BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde).

Repercusiones vocales tras el uso ocupacional de la voz y estrés en profesoras de primaria bajo la modalidad de teletrabajo en la comuna de Temuco. Un estudio piloto / Vocal Repercussions after Occupational Voice Use and Stress in Primary School Teachers under the Teleworking Modality in Temuco City. A Pilot Study

Introducción. El teletrabajo producto del COVID-19 ha generado exigencias que podrían promover la generación de un sobreesfuerzo vocal. Objetivo. Evaluar cómo las condiciones de trabajo pueden afectar la salud vocal, evaluar el estrés laboral y valorar los cambios en la calidad vocal de profesoras de primaria de la comuna de Temuco.Método. Se evaluó a 18 profesoras de primaria de la comuna de Temuco, Chile, quienes se encontraban trabajando en modalidad de teletrabajo durante el año 2021, realizando una evaluación al comienzo y al final del año escolar, a través del Voice Handicap Index (VHI-30), Vocal Tract Disconfort (VTD), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) y análisis acústico mediante medidas de perturbación y espectro promedio a largo plazo. Resultados. Solo el 21% de las profesoras contaba con un espacio físico adecuado para el teletrabajo. El 52,6% debía compartir responsabilidades del hogar, como el cuidado de hijos menores durante su jornada de teletrabajo. Los resultados muestran un aumento de la sintomatología y sensaciones de incomodidad a nivel del tracto vocal medidas mediante el VHI-30 y el VTD. En cuanto al estrés laboral medido por la escala de Burnout, solo se evidenció un valor significativo para la subescala agotamiento emocional. No se evidenciaron diferencias significativas en los parámetros acústicos Jitter, Shimmer, HNR y Alpha ratio. Conclusiones. La gran mayoría de las participantes manifestó un aumento del malestar y sintomatología vocal autopercibida (sequedad de garganta, fatiga vocal) en conjunto con un mayor nivel de estrés, lo que a la larga puede desencadenar trastornos de voz

Introduction. Teleworking as a result of COVID-19 has generated high demands that could promote the generation of vocal overexertion.Aim. To evaluate how working conditions assess changes in vocal health, evaluate work stress, and assess changes in the vocal quality of primary school teachers in the Temuco commune.Method. Eighteen elementary school teachers from the commune of Temuco, Chile, who were teleworking during the year 2021, were evaluated not only at the beginning but also at the end of the school year through the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-30), Vocal Tract Discomfort (VTD), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and acoustic analysis using long-term average spectrum and disturbance measurements.Results. Only 21% of the teachers had adequate physical space for teleworking. In addition, 52.6% had to share household responsibilities such as taking care of minor children during their teleworking day. The results show an increase in symptoms and sensations of discomfort at the level of the vocal tract measured by the VHI-30 and the VTD. Regarding job stress measured by the Burnout scale, only a significant value for the emotional exhaustion subscale was found. Besides, there were not found any significant differences in the acoustic parameters Jitter, Shimmer, HNR, and Alpha ratio.Conclusions. The vast majority of the participants reported increased discomfort and self-perceived vocal symptoms (dry throat, vocal fatigue) together with a higher level of stress, which in the long run can trigger voice disorders

Family caregivers of older adults and physical and psychological health conditions and family support in care / Cuidadores familiares de ancianos y condiciones de salud física y psicológica y apoyo familiar en el cuidado / Cuidadores familiares de idosos e condições de saúde física, psicológica e apoio familiar no cuidado

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the existence of overload in family caregivers of older adults in the physical and psychological health and family support dimensions. Method: a qualitative study conducted with 23 participants from Dianópolis, Tocantins, Brazil. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews in September 2022. Data analysis was performed using content analysis in Minayo's thematic modality, which includes ordering, classification and final analysis of data. Results: the results show that the exercised role of caregiver is related to social representation, which is enhanced: by the context, cultural and family values; by the naturalization of the role of women as caregivers; by increasing the burden due to excessive responsibility and lack of support from other family members; and by the presence of psychological symptoms overlapping physical symptoms in caregivers. Conclusion: it is concluded that the support of professionals is essential to rethink new practices and ways of producing care through individual or collective activities, with a view to preventing caregivers from becoming ill.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la existencia de sobrecarga de cuidadores familiares de ancianos en las dimensiones de salud física y psicológica y apoyo familiar. Método: estudio cualitativo, realizado con 23 participantes de Dianópolis, Tocantins, Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas en septiembre de 2022. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante análisis de contenido en la modalidad temática de Minayo, que incluye ordenamiento, clasificación y análisis final de datos. Resultados: los resultados muestran que el ejercicio del rol de cuidador está relacionado con la representación social, que se ve potenciada: por el contexto, los valores culturales y familiares; por la naturalización del rol de la mujer como cuidadora; al aumentar la carga por exceso de responsabilidad y falta de apoyo de otros miembros de la familia; y por la presencia, en los cuidadores, de síntomas psicológicos superpuestos a los físicos. Conclusión: se concluye que el apoyo de los profesionales es fundamental para repensar nuevas prácticas y formas de producir cuidado, a través de actividades individuales o colectivas, con miras a prevenir que los cuidadores se enfermen.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a existência de sobrecarga de cuidadores familiares de idosos nas dimensões de saúde física, psicológica e apoio familiar. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado com 23 participantes de Dianópolis, Tocantins, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas em setembro de 2022. A análise dos dados foi efetuada utilizando-se a análise de conteúdo na modalidade temática de Minayo, que abrange a ordenação, a classificação e a análise final dos dados. Resultados: os resultados evidenciam que o exercício da função de cuidador está relacionado à representação social, a qual é potencializada: pelo contexto, valores culturais e familiares; pela naturalização da função da mulher como cuidadora; pela potencialização da sobrecarga em razão do excesso de responsabilidade e falta de apoio de outros membros da família; e pela presença, nos cuidadores, de sintomas psicológicos sobrepondo-se aos físicos. Conclusão: conclui-se que o apoio dos profissionais é essencial para repensar novas práticas e formas de produzir o cuidado, por meio de atividades individuais ou coletivas, com vistas a prevenir o adoecimento dos cuidadores.

Preocupación por el contagio de la COVID-19 y carga laboral como predictores del malestar psicológico durante la emergencia sanitaria en personal de salud de Perú

Introducción: Durante la emergencia sanitaria, preocupan las repercusiones en la salud mental que pudieran estar experimentando los trabajadores sanitarios peruanos, quienes representan la primera línea de atención contra la COVID-19. Objetivo: Determinar si la preocupación por la COVID-19 y la carga laboral predicen el malestar psicológico en personal de salud. Métodos: Estudio predictivo en 367 trabajadores (enfermeros, médicos, técnicos en enfermería, obstetras, odontólogos, psicólogos, nutricionistas, entre otros) de ambos sexos en 12 redes de salud de la región de Puno, seleccionados a través de un muestreo no probabilístico intencional. Los datos se recogieron a través de la Escala de malestar psicológico de Kessler, la Escala de preocupación por el contagio de la COVID-19 y la Escala de carga de trabajo (ECT). Resultados: Se encontró que no hay diferencias significativas entre varones y mujeres en el malestar psicológico, la preocupación por el contagio de la COVID-19 y la carga laboral; además, se hallaron correlaciones muy significativas entre las variables de estudio (p < 0,01). El análisis de regresión múltiple demostró un ajuste adecuado para el modelo (F = 94,834; p < 0,001), en el que la preocupación por la COVID-19 (ß =-0,436; p < 0,01) y la carga laboral (ß = 0,239; p < 0,01) son variables que predicen significativamente el malestar psicológico (R2 ajustado = 0,33). Conclusiones: La preocupación por la COVID-19 y la sobrecarga de trabajo predicen el malestar psicológico en el personal sanitario de la región de Puno.

Introduction: During the health emergency, there is concern about the mental health repercussions that Peruvian health workers, who represent the front line of care for COVID-19, may be experiencing. Objective: To determine whether concern about COVID-19 and workloads predict psychological distress in healthcare workers. Methods: Predictive study in which 367 workers (nurses, doctors, nursing assistants, obstetricians, dentists, psychologists, nutritionists, among others) from 12 health networks in the Puno region participated, selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. The data were collected via the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the COVID-19 Scale of Concern and the Workload Scale. Results: It was found that there are no significant differences between men and women in psychological discomfort and concern about COVID-19 infection and workload. Furthermore, highly significant correlations were found between the study variables (p <0.01). Multiple regression analysis showed an adequate adjustment for the model (F = 94.834; p <0.001), where concern about COVID-19 (ß = -0.436; p <0.01) and workload (ß = 0.239; p <0.01) are variables that significantly predict psychological discomfort (adjusted R2 = 0.33). Conclusions: Concern about COVID-19 and work overload predict psychological distress in health personnel in the Puno region.

Covid-19: a sobrecarga de trabalhona luta pela vida. Representações sociaisde profissionais de enfermagem / Covid-19: work overload in the fight for life. Social representations of nursing professionals

Conhecer as representações sociais de profissionais de enfermagem que atuaram no atendimento aos pacientes acometidos pela COVID-19 diante da sobrecarga de trabalho. Método: Estudo de natureza descritiva com abordagem qualitativa utilizando como referencial a Teoria das Representações Sociais. O cenário foi um hospital que atendeu pacientes acometidos pela COVID-19. Os participantes foram profissionais de enfermagem. Os dados se deram através de entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise ocorreu conforme a perspectiva de Bardin. Resultados: As representações retrataram condições de trabalho identificando desgaste mental diante em um cenário de inúmeras incertezas, de modo a suprir as necessidades exigida pela crise sanitária, impactando diretamente na sua saúde mental. Conclusão: Possibilidade da construção de um modelo de assistência que reestruture no processo de trabalho da enfermagem, minimizando possíveis sobrecarga de trabalho associados à sua saúde mental, otimizando assim a melhoria das suas condições de trabalho, fortalecendo respostas rápidas e precisas quando necessárias.(AU)

Objective: To learn about the social representations of nursing professionals who worked in the care of patients affected by COVID-19 in the face of work overload. Method: A descriptive study with a qualitative approach, using the Theory of Social Representations as a reference. The setting was a hospital that treated patients affected by COVID-19. The participants were nursing professionals. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The analysis took place according to Bardin's perspective. Results: The representations portrayed working conditions identifying mental exhaustion faced in a scenario of countless uncertainties, in order to meet the needs demanded by the health crisis, directly impacting on their mental health. Conclusion: The possibility of building a care model that restructures the nursing work process, minimizing possible work overload associated with their mental health, thus optimizing the improvement of their working conditions, strengthening quick and precise responses when necessary.(AU)

Objetivo: Conocer las representaciones sociales de los profesionales de enfermería que han trabajado en el cuidado de pacientes afectados por COVID-19 ante la sobrecarga de trabajo. Método: Estudio descriptivo con enfoque cualitativo, tomando como referencia la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales. El escenario fue un hospital que atendía a pacientes afectados por COVID-19. Los participantes fueron profesionales de enfermería. Los datos se recogieron mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas. El análisis se realizó según la perspectiva de Bardin. Resultados: Las representaciones retrataron condiciones de trabajo que identifican agotamiento mental enfrentado en un escenario de innumerables incertidumbres, para atender a las necesidades demandadas por la crisis de salud, impactando directamente en su salud mental. Conclusión: Es posible construir un modelo de atención que reestructure el proceso de trabajo de enfermería, minimizando la posible sobrecarga de trabajo asociada a su salud mental, optimizando así la mejora de sus condiciones de trabajo, fortaleciendo respuestas rápidas y precisas cuando sea necesario.(AU)

Síndrome de burnout entreprofissionais de enfermagem / Burnout syndrome among nursing professionals / Síndrome de burnout en profesionales de enfermeira

Objetivo: analisar as produções científicas disponíveis na literatura sobre incidência da Síndrome de Burnout nos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada em março de 2020, nas bases de dados LILACS, SCIELO, BDENF e PubMed. Amostra composta por nove artigos, após seleção baseada nos critérios de inclusão e exclusão previamente estabelecidos. Utilizou-se os descritores controlados dos Descritores em Ciência da Saúde (DeCS) "Esgotamento Profissional", "Equipe de Enfermagem", "Prevalência" e as do Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) foram "Burnout Professional", "Nursing Team", "Prevalence", utilizando o operador booleano and para realização da pesquisa. Resultados: A Síndrome de Burnout entre os profissionais de enfermagem tem alta incidência, mostrando valores mais acentuados em serviços de atendimento móvel de urgência, mas sendo evidenciado algo distinto, uma realidade também no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde. O perfil dos profissionais mais acometidos pela síndrome foram os do sexo feminino, com um menor tempo de formação e menor tempo de atuação na unidade, duplo vínculo empregatício, altas demandas de trabalho com baixo controle e apoio social. Conclusão: Percebe-se a necessidade de reestruturações organizacionais abrindo espaços institucionais para discussões entre gestores e profissionais da enfermagem, no direcionamento da elaboração de estratégias que visem à promoção da saúde dos trabalhadores. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the scientific productions available in the literature on the incidence of Burnout Syndrome in the professionals of the nursing team. Methods: Integrative literature review conducted in March 2020, in the LILACS, SCIELO, BDENF and PubMed databases. Sample composed of nine articles, after selection based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria previously established. The controlled descriptors of the Health Science Descriptors (DeCS) "Professional Exhaustion", "Nursing Team", "Prevalence" and the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) were used "Burnout Professional", "Nursing Team", " Prevalence ", using the Boolean operator and to perform the research. Results: The Burnout Syndrome among nursing professionals has a high incidence, showing more pronounced values in mobile emergency care services, but with something different, a reality also in the context of primary health care. The profile of the professionals most affected by the syndrome were women, with less training time and shorter time in the unit, double employment, high demands for work with low control and social support. Conclusion: There is a need for organizational restructuring, opening institutional spaces for discussions between managers and nursing professionals, in the direction of developing strategies aimed at promoting workers' health. (AU)

Objetivo: Analizar las producciones científicas disponibles en la literatura sobre la incidencia del Síndrome de Burnout en los profesionales del equipo de enfermería. Métodos: Revisión bibliográfica integrativa realizada en marzo de 2020, en las bases de datos LILACS, SCIELO, BDENF y PubMed. Muestra compuesta por nueve artículos, previa selección en base a los criterios de inclusión y exclusión previamente establecidos. Se utilizaron los descriptores controlados de los Descriptores de Ciencias de la Salud (DeCS) "Agotamiento Profesional", "Equipo de Enfermería", "Prevalencia" y los de los Encabezamientos de Materia Médica (MeSH) fueron "Burnout Profesional", "Equipo de Enfermería", "Prevalencia" , utilizando el operador booleano y para realizar la investigación. Resultados: El Síndrome de Burnout entre los profesionales de enfermería tiene una alta incidencia, mostrando valores más pronunciados en los servicios móviles de atención de emergencia, pero con algo diferente, una realidad también en el contexto de la atención primaria de salud. El perfil de los profesionales más afectados por el síndrome fueron las mujeres, con menor tiempo de formación y menor permanencia en la unidad, doble empleo, alta demanda de trabajo con bajo control y apoyo social. Conclusión: Existe la necesidad de una reestructuración organizacional, abriendo espacios institucionales de discusión entre gerentes y profesionales de enfermería, en el sentido de desarrollar estrategias orientadas a promover la salud de los trabajadores. (AU)

Dealing with Organizational Double Binds: Three-way Interactive Effects of Role Stressors and Coping on Worker Exhaustion.

Based on theory regarding the dynamics of organizational double binds, hypotheses were developed about interactive effects of role conflict, role ambiguity, and coping on psychological exhaustion. Hypotheses were tested in a sample of 948 civil servants employed by a government administration in Germany. The sample included 250 (26.4%) women (M age = 43.6 year, SD = 8.3) and average organizational tenure was 17.1 year (SD = 10.0). Moderated multiple regression supported the two hypothesized three-way interactions. Under conditions of high role conflict and high role ambiguity, exhaustion was lower in workers reporting high control coping than in workers reporting low control coping. Under conditions of high role conflict and high role ambiguity, worker exhaustion was more pronounced when support coping was high than when it was low. Problem-focused control coping seems crucial to maintain mental health in dealing with contradictory and unclear work role expectations. Emotion-focused support coping appears symptomatic of prolonged involvement in psychologically dysfunctional work situations that cannot otherwise be addressed. Implications are discussed in the context of growing awareness of the contradictory demands organizations impose on employees.

Implementación de una actividad física en residentes de pediatría y síndrome de Burnout

RESUMEN Introducción: La residencia es un periodo en la formación del médico muy diferente a lo aprendido en la universidad. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de la actividad física en residentes de pediatría, sobre el Síndrome de Burnout. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio de intervención no aleatorizado controlado. Los residentes de Pediatría fueron asignados a recibir clases de Zumba 2 horas semanales por 10 semanas (grupo estudio) o ninguna intervención (grupo control). Se midió el Síndrome de Burnout utilizando el cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory pre y post intervención en ambos grupos. Otras variables estudiadas fueron: edad, género, actividad física y social, estructura familiar y años de residencia. Los datos fueron analizados con SPSS. Se consideró un error alfa inferior al 5%. El protocolo fue aprobado por el comité de ética del hospital, con consentimiento de los participantes. Resultados: Participaron 47 residentes, 23 en el grupo estudio y 24 en el grupo control. El Síndrome de Burnout pre- intervención fue 52,2 % y 37,5 % en el grupo estudio y el grupo control respectivamente p=0,31. Después de la intervención fue de 17,4 % y 45,8% en el grupo estudio y control respectivamente. OR: 0,25 (IC95% 0,65 -0,9) p=0,03. El beneficio absoluto fue del 35% y el número necesario para tratar 2,8. Conclusiones: El ejercicio físico 2 horas semanales mitigó el síndrome de burnout en residentes de Pediatría, con un beneficio absoluto del 35%.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Residency is a period in the training of the doctor very different from what was learned at the university level. Objective: evaluate the effect of physical activity in pediatric residents regarding Burnout Syndrome. Materials and Methods: This was a non-randomized controlled intervention study. Pediatric residents were assigned to receive Zumba classes 2 hours per week for 10 weeks (study group) or no intervention (control group). Burnout Syndrome was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire pre and post intervention in both groups. Other variables studied were: age, gender, physical and social activity, family structure and years of residence. The data were analyzed with SPSS. An alpha error of less than 5% was considered. The protocol was approved by the ethics committee of the hospital, with participants' consent. Results: 47 residents participated, 23 in the study group and 24 in the control group. Pre-intervention Burnout Syndrome was 52.2% and 37.5% in the study group and the control group, respectively, p = 0.31. After the intervention it was 17.4% and 45.8% in the study and control group respectively. OR: 0.25 (95% CI 0.65 -0.9) p = 0.03. The absolute benefit was 35% and the number needed to treat 2.8. Conclusions: Physical exercise for 2 hours a week alleviated burnout syndrome in Pediatric residents, with an absolute benefit of 35%.

Agotamiento psicológico en cuidadores de personas con discapacidad / Psychological exhaustion in carers of disability people

Introducción: La Organización Mundial de la Salud estima que, a escala mundial, 15 % de la población vive con alguna forma de discapacidad, pero se espera un aumento de su prevalencia. Objetivo: Determinar los niveles de agotamiento psicológico o síndrome de burnout en los cuidadores familiares de personas con discapacidad, vinculadas a un proyecto de atención comunitaria. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 150 cuidadores familiares de personas con discapacidad, quienes contaban con el apoyo de la Fundación de Atención y Desarrollo Integral a la Niña, Niño, Adolescente y la Familia, radicada en la ciudad de Portoviejo, provincia de Manabí, Ecuador, desde enero hasta mayo del 2019. Para determinar el nivel de agotamiento psicológico se utilizó el cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory, que consta de 22 ítems divididos en 3 subescalas: agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y realización personal en el trabajo. También se registraron datos como sexo, procedencia y tipo de discapacidad. Resultados: Predominó el sexo femenino (121 para 80,6 %). El agotamiento psicológico resultó de medio a alto en más de 70,0 % de los cuidadores y el componente cansancio emocional alto fue el más frecuente, seguido de la despersonalización. La realización personal se consideró de baja a media en más de 85,0 % de los encuestados. Conclusiones: Se constató una tendencia al incremento del cansancio emocional en cuidadores de personas con discapacidad, lo cual pudo asociarse con el tipo de minusvalía presente.

Introduction: The Health World Organization estimates that, worldwide, the 15 % of the population lives with some form of disability, but an increase of its prevalence is expected. Objective: To determine the levels of psychological exhaustion or burnout syndrome in the family caregiver of disabled people, linked to a project of community care. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 150 family caregiver of disabled people was carried out. They had the support of the Foundation of Integral Care and Development to the Girl, Boy, Adolescent and Family, settled in Portoviejo city, Manabí province, Ecuador, from January to May, 2019. To determine the level of psychological exhaustion the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire was used that consists of 22 articles divided into 3 subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal realization at work. They also registered data as sex, origin and type of disability. Results: There was a prevalence of the female sex (121 for 80.6 %). The psychological exhaustion was from mean to high in more than 70.0 % of the caregiver and the high emotional fatigue component was the most frequent, followed by depersonalization. The personal realization was considered from low to mean in more than 85.0 % of those interviewed. Conclusions: A tendency to the increment of the emotional fatigue in caregiver of people with disability was verified, which could be associated with the type of disability.

Síndrome de Burnout y la psiconeuroendocrinoinmunología: consecuencias en el personal de salud durante la pandemia por Coronavirus / Burnout syndrome and psycho neuro endocrino immunology: consequences in health workers during the Coronavirus pandemic / Síndrome de burnout e psiconeuroendocrinoimmunologia: consequências em profissionais de saúde durante a pandemia de Coronavírus

Sr. Editor. Hasta la fecha se han documentado 7,439,220 de contagio por coronavirus (COVID-19) con una cifra de muertes de 961,400, de los cuales aproximadamente 7,000 hacen parte del personal de salud. En Colombia, las cifras por COVID-19 llegan a 758,398 con una mortalidad de 3,1%, lo que equivale a 24,039 muertes. Esto ha significado una gran carga mental para el personal de salud, conduciendo a un incremento en el número de suicidios por parte de este personal. Colombia no es ajena a la situación, tiene un reporte de 43,157 casos de los cuales 7,651 se dieron en médicos, 11,171 en auxiliares de enfermería, 4,611 en enfermeras profesionales. En cuanto a la mortalidad, hasta la fecha de revisión del 3 de febrero del 2021 había una cifra de 216 fallecidos de los cuales 71 eran médicos, 38 eran auxiliares de enfermería y trece enfermeras profesionales (1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.29375/01237047.3997

Until today, 7,439,220 infections have been documented by coronavirus (COVID-19) with a death toll of 961,400, of which approximately 7,000 make part of the health personnel. In Colombia, the figures for COVID-19 reaches 758,398 with a mortality of 3.1%, which is equivalent to 24,039 deaths. This has meant a great mental burden for health personnel, driving an increase in the number of suicides by this staff. Colombia is no stranger to the situation, it has a report from 43,157 cases of which 7,651 occurred in physicians, 11,171 in nursing assistants, 4,611 in nurses Professionals. Regarding mortality, to date revision of February 3, 2021 there was a figure of 216 deceased of which 71 were doctors, 38 were nursing assistants and thirteen professional nurses (1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.29375/01237047.3997

Até hoje, 7.439.220 infecções foram documentadas por coronavírus (COVID-19) com um número de mortes de 961.400, das quais aproximadamente 7.000 fazem parte do pessoal de saúde. Na Colômbia, os dados do COVID-19 chegam a 758.398 com mortalidade de 3,1%, o que equivale a 24.039 óbitos. Isso tem significado uma grande carga mental para o pessoal de saúde, levando a um aumento no número de suicídios dessa equipe. A Colômbia conhece bem a situação, tem um relatório de 43.157 casos, dos quais 7.651 ocorreram em médicos, 11.171 em auxiliares de enfermagem, 4.611 em profissionais de enfermagem. Em relação à mortalidade, até a data da revisão de 3 de fevereiro de 2021 havia 216 mortos, sendo 71 médicos, 38 auxiliares de enfermagem e treze profissionais de enfermagem (1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.29375/01237047.3997

Mental Health of Immigrants in a Shelter in Tabasco, Mexico During the COVID-19 Epidemic / Salud mental de personas migrantes en un refugio de Tabasco, México durante la epidemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT Introduction: Migration is a global phenomenon that must be recognized as a social determinant of health. In 2020, there were 280 million international migrants in the world. Undoubtedly, Mexico plays a fundamental role in transnational migration due to the large flow of migrants who transit through its borders. Research on mental health and migration suggests a high prevalence of mental disorders due to the conditions of the migration process; this scenario may be aggravated as result of the health contingency caused by COVID-19. Methodology: This research is intended to identify the relationship between the mental health of migrants, the migratory process, and the COVID-19 epidemic. Therefore, it is a qualitative study with a deductive approach. A sample evaluation of Central American migrants living in a shelter in Tabasco, Mexico in December 2020 was used. Results: Some factors impact the mental health of migrants in the place of origin and during transit (forced migration, persecution, and the lack of possibilities to achieve a decent standard of living...). Moreover, positive, and negative manifestations were reported in the dimensions of mental health, because of the migratory process and COVID-19. Conclusions: Migration has become an option for survival and well-being given the limited opportunities that exist in the regions of origin. Efforts must be made to develop migration and health policies that benefit this group. Unfortunately, some limitations of data collection emerged due to Covid 19. Finally, it is suggested to replicate the study among other areas of the southern border of Mexico with a high flow of migrants.

RESUMEN La migración es un fenómeno mundial que se debe reconocer como un factor social determinante de la salud. En 2020 había en el mundo 280 millones de migrantes internacionales y México juega un papel fundamental para la migración transnacional debido al gran flujo de personas migrantes que transitan por sus fronteras. Las investigaciones sobre salud mental y migración sugieren una alta prevalencia de trastornos mentales, este es un escenario que puede empeorar debido a la contingencia por la COVID-19. Metodología: Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar la relación entre la salud mental de las personas migrantes, con el proceso migratorio y la epidemia de COVID-19. Estudio cualitativo con enfoque deductivo. Se utilizó una muestra opinática de migrantes centroamericanas que habitaban en un refugio de Tabasco, México en diciembre de 2020. Resultados: Se reportaron manifestaciones positivas y negativas en las dimensiones de la salud mental debido al proceso migratorio y COVID-19. Conclusiones: Hay factores que impactan en la salud mental de los migrantes en el lugar de origen y durante su tránsito (migración forzada, persecución, falta de posibilidades para una vida digna...). La migración se ha convertido en una opción de supervivencia dadas las limitadas oportunidades que existen en las regiones de origen. Se deben realizar esfuerzos para desarrollar políticas migratorias y de salud que beneficien a este grupo. Debido a la epidemia surgieron limitaciones para la recolección de datos pero se sugiere replicar el estudio en otras zonas de la frontera sur de México con alto flujo de migrantes.

Pandemia da Covid-19: perspectiva feminina sobre o isolamento social / Covid-19 pandemic: the female perspective on social isolation / Pandemia de Covid-19: perspectiva femenina acerca del aislamiento social

O isolamento decorrente do coronavírus (covid-19) trouxe diversas implicações no âmbito familiar, profissional e social, repercutindo intensamente no cotidiano. Assim, este estudo objetivou compreender a perspectiva feminina sobre o isolamento social, decorrente da pandemia da covid-19. O delineamento foi qualitativo, descritivo-exploratório e transversal, realizado com servidoras públicas de uma universidade federal do Sul do Brasil. As informações foram coletadas por questionário sociodemográfico e grupo focal. A partir da análise dos dados, emergiram quatro temáticas: a) (des)adaptação à nova rotina; b) "panela de pressão" dentro de casa; c) individualidade e conjugalidade; e d) estratégias de enfrentamento. Os resultados evidenciaram o agravo de um fenômeno conhecido: a sobrecarga feminina. Foram revelados os desafios da adaptação à nova rotina, as demandas dos diferentes papéis desempenhados pelas mulheres (mãe, trabalhadora, dona de casa, esposa) e o esgotamento emocional diante da expectativa de dar conta de tudo.

The isolation resulting from the coronavirus (covid-19) brought several implications to the family, professional and social spheres, with an intense repercussion in daily life. Hence, this study aimed to understand the female perspective on social isolation experienced due to the covid-19 pandemic. The design was qualitative, descriptive exploratory and cross-sectional, carried out with female public workers from a federal university of southern Brazil. The data were collected by sociodemographic questionnaire and focus group, and the analysis pointed to four themes: a) (dis)adaptation to the new routine; b) "pressure cooker" at home; c) individuality and conjugality; and d) coping strategies. The results highlighted the aggravation of a known phenomenon: women's overload. Also, the challenges of adapting to the new routine were revealed, as well as the demands of the different roles played by women (mother, worker, housewife, wife) and the psychological exhaustion from the expectation of taking care of everything.

El aislamiento resultante del coronavirus (covid-19) trajo varias implicaciones en el ámbito familiar, profesional y social, con una intensa repercusión en la vida cotidiana. Así, este estudio tuvo el objetivo de comprender la perspectiva femenina acerca del aislamiento social, experimentado debido a la pandemia covid-19. El diseño fue cualitativo, descriptivo-exploratorio y transversal, realizado con servidoras públicas de una universidad federal del sur de Brasil. La información se recogió a partir de un cuestionario sociodemográfico y un grupo focal. Del análisis de los datos emergieron cuatro temas: a) (des)adaptación a la nueva rutina; b) "olla a presión" dentro de la casa; c) individualidad y conyugalidad; y d) estrategias de afrontamiento. Los resultados evidenciaron el agravamiento de un fenómeno conocido: la sobrecarga femenina. Se revelaron los desafíos de adaptarse a la nueva rutina, las exigencias de los diferentes roles que desempeñan las mujeres (madre, trabajadora, ama de casa, esposa) y el agotamiento emocional frente a la expectativa de ocuparse de todo.

Estrés percibido en madres mexicanas de niños con necesidades especiales: un estudio etnográfico / Perceived stress among mexican mothers of children with special needs: an ethnographic study / Estresse percebido em mães mexicanas de crianças com necessidades especiais: um estudo etnográfico

RESUMEN Objetivo: Examinar las percepciones sobre los factores exploratorios, las manifestaciones y consecuencias del estrés en madres cuidadoras de niños con necesidades especiales en Veracruz, México. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo con diseño etnográfico focalizado. La muestra (n=20) se obtuvo de un grupo de madres cuidadoras del estado de Veracruz, México. El criterio de participación fue ser el tutor principal del niño dependiente. Los datos se recolectaron a través de cuatro grupos de discusión conformado cada uno por cinco cuidadoras. Las discusiones fueron audio-grabadas y los datos transcritos textualmente previo análisis. La información fue tratada mediante análisis temático, con el apoyo del programa QUIRKOS. Resultados: Las madres de los niños fueron el cien por ciento de las cuidadoras. La edad promedio de ellas fue de 36.95 años (DE= ±7.66). Las temáticas que surgieron del análisis inductivo fueron las siguientes: a) la situación económica familiar, b) el comportamiento de los niños, c) la falta de información sobre el diagnóstico del niño y, d) los problemas conyugales. Estas se identificaron como categorías que juegan un rol importante en el estrés percibido por las cuidadoras. Discusión y Conclusiones: Es claro que el rol y la responsabilidad de las madres cuidadoras es muy demandante, provocando manifestaciones físicas, mentales y emocionales. El profesional de enfermería juega un papel importante en el diseño de intervenciones de salud que favorezcan la reducción de los factores causales del estrés percibido, además de implementar estrategias que restrinjan sus manifestaciones.

ABSTRACT Objective: To explore factors, manifestations, and consequences related to the stress perceived by Mexican mothers of children with special needs in Veracruz, Mexico. Methods: This is a qualitative study with a focalized ethnographic design. The sample (n=20) was constituted by healthcare providing mothers of the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The participation requirement was being the main tutor of a dependent child. Data were collected in four discussion groups of 5 healthcare providing mothers each. The discussions were recorded and the data were transcribed. The information was produced through a thematic analysis using the QUIRKOS program. Results: The average age of these mothers was 36.95 years old (SD= ±7.66). The topics arising from the analysis were: a) the economical situation of the family; b) the behavior of the children; c) the lack of information regarding the child's diagnosis; and d) the marital problems. All these categories were important sources of the stress perceived by these healthcare providers. Discussion and Conclusions: It is clear that the role and the responsibility of healthcare mothers is very demanding, provoking diverse physical, mental, and emotional responses. The nursing professionals play an important role in the design of health interventions which can favor the reduction of the perceived stress causing factors and thus the reduction of their associated impacts.

RESUMO Objetivo: Examinar as percepções sobre os fatores exploratórios, as manifestações e consequências do estresse em mães cuidadoras de crianças com necessidades especiais em Veracruz, México. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo com desenho etnográfico focalizado. A amostra (n=20) foi obtida de um grupo de mães cuidadoras do estado de Veracruz, México. O critério de participação era ser o cuidador principal da criança dependente. Os dados foram coletados através de quatro grupos de discussão, cada um conformado por cinco cuidadoras. As discussões foram áudio-gravadas e os dados transcritos textualmente antes da análise. A informação foi tratada por meio de análise temática, com apoio do programa QUIRKOS. Resultados: As mães das crianças eram cem por cento das cuidadoras. A idade média delas era de 36.95 anos (DE= ±7.66). As temáticas que emergiram da análise indutiva foram as seguintes: a) a situação económica familiar, b) o comportamento das crianças, c) a falta de informação sobre o diagnóstico da criança, e d) os problemas conjugais. Estas foram identificadas como categorias que desempenham um papel importante no estresse percebido pelas cuidadoras. Discussão e Conclusões: Fica claro que o papel e a responsabilidade das mães cuidadoras é muito exigente, provocando manifestações físicas, mentais e emocionais. O profissional de enfermagem desempenha um papel importante no desenho de intervenções de saúde que favorecem a redução dos fatores causais do estresse percebido, além de implementar estratégias que restrinjam suas manifestações.