Identificación de factores de riesgos laborales y psicosociales en trabajadores del sector sur de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research work was to identify the main psychosocial risk factors in workers of a public or private company in the southern sector of the city of Quito during the year 2023. We worked under a quantitative, non-experimental, transversal approach with descriptive and exploratory scope, with a non-probabilistic sample of 40 professionals. An Ad Hoc questionnaire was used, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (CoPsoQ-III) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS 21). The main results revealed that workers experience a higher than average level of emotional exhaustion. In addition, it was identified that insecurity about working conditions is the most prevalent risk factor in workers, with a score of 60% at a high level. The mental health status of the workers, it was found that 5% of the sample experience severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress. It is concluded that there is a need to implement prevention and support strategies that promote the mental health of workers and improve their general well-being.