PROFILE AND SELF-ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENTS IN A MUNICIPALITY IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the sociodemographic, occupational profile and self-rated health of Community Health Agents in a municipality in the southern region of Brazil. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative research conducted between the months of June and December 2023, with 264 professionals working in the urban area of Ponta Grossa, Paraná. Data were analyzed using SPSS® 21 statistical software, using the chi-square test and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results: The prevalence of the sample was female (100%), with a mean age of 46 years (±8.42), self-declared white (78.88%), married (49.69%) with completed secondary education ( 63.25%). There was a correlation between self-rated health and the following variables: diabetes mellitus (p=0.001), systemic arterial hypertension (p=0.001) and depression (p=0.017). Conclusion: It is concluded that the study of these workers contributes to directing support and intervention strategies for this category and, indirectly, benefits the community served.