Table 2.
Occupational data (n=35)
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional category | ||
| Nurse | 10 | 28.6 |
| Practical nurse | 25 | 71.4 |
| Type of ICU | ||
| Private/health insurance | 7 | 20.0 |
| Coronary | 9 | 25.7 |
| General | 7 | 20.0 |
| Neonatal | 12 | 34.3 |
| Shift | ||
| Daytime (7am to 7pm) | 25 | 71.4 |
| Nighttime (7pm to 7am) | 10 | 28.6 |
| Length of service at the current hospital (years) | ||
| Up to 1 | 6 | 17.1 |
| 1 to 3 | 6 | 17.1 |
| 3 to 5 | 12 | 34.3 |
| 5 to 10 | 7 | 20.0 |
| More than 10 | 4 | 11.4 |
| Do you have another employment relationship? | ||
| Yes | 25 | 71.4 |
| No | 10 | 28.6 |
| Total working hours (weekly hours)* | 5.7 | |
| 21 to 30 | 2 | 5.7 |
| 31 to 40 | 9 | 25.7 |
| 41 to 50 | 14 | 40.0 |
| 51 to 60 | 3 | 8.6 |
| More than 61 | 7 | 20.0 |
| Breaks during the working day | ||
| 1 to 2 times | 26 | 74.3 |
| 3 to 4 times | 2 | 5.7 |
| No breaks | 7 | 20.0 |
ICU = intensive care unit.
*
Considering all employment relationships.