Estudio de riesgos psicosociales en trabajadores informales en mercados municipales

Abstract

Abstract:This study assesses the psychosocial risks faced by informal workers outside municipal markets in the city of Loja, examining the conditions of informal work and its impact on occupational well-being. The FPSICO 4.1 questionnaire was administered to a population of informal workers, allowing for the identification of exposure levels to nine psychosocial factors. The results showed the presence of significant risks in the areas of working hours, workload, and psychological demands associated with long working days, short rest periods, and a heavy emotional burden. Correlational analysis revealed that psychosocial factors are interrelated, with a relationship between work demands, psychological demands, and interpersonal relationships. The analysis of this study provides important information about a group of people who work in situations of psychosocial risk, helping to better understand the risks these workers face and serving as a basis for future research and actions that can help protect mental health in informal work.