Aborda-se o estresse ocupacional em mulheres policiais militares do Rio de Janeiro. Parte-se de uma abordagem qualitativa (entrevistas, grupos focais e observação) das percepções dessas mulheres sobre diferenças de gênero no trabalho policial, relação entre estresse ocupacional e problemas de saúde e estratégias para amenizar o estresse. Participaram 42 mulheres: oficiais e praças, profissionais operacionais e de saúde. Os resultados revelam que as policiais relacionam o cotidiano do trabalho ao estresse, citam diversos sintomas e mostram como o relacionamento familiar é afetado. Seu estresse tem origem basicamente na questão organizacional e gerencial do trabalho. Discriminação de gênero e assédio são percebidos como importantes fatores estressantes. O sofrimento psíquico aparece mais fortemente entre as oficiais com cargos de chefia; e as atividades operacionais são percebidas como mais estressantes pelo risco que oferecem. O exercício físico é a estratégia considerada mais eficaz para prevenir as consequências do estresse. Conclui-se que, embora as mulheres estejam presentes na PM há muitos anos, a organização e o gerenciamento praticamente continuam sob a ótica masculina e são necessários investimentos em ações preventivas do estresse sob a perspectiva de gênero.
Palavras-chave:
Polícia Militar
Mulheres Policiais
Estresse Ocupacional
Gênero e Trabalho
Abstract:
The object of this study is the occupational stress of female police officers in Rio de Janeiro. We used the qualitative approach (interviews, focal groups and observations) to seek their perceptions about gender differences in the performance of police work, the relationship between occupational stress and health problems and the strategies used to mitigate this type of stress. We had a total of 42 participants between female officers and non-officers, and operational and health professionals. The participants relate the stress to their daily work, cite a number of symptoms and indicate that family relationships are affected. Their stress originates primarily in management and organizational issues. Gender discrimination, sexual and moral harassment are also perceived as stressors. Stress appears more strongly among the officers in commanding roles and operational activities are perceived as more stressful because of the greater risks. Physical exercise is the most effective strategy to prevent the consequences of stress. There is a need for organizational and managerial changes from the perspective of gender and investment in preventive measures that can reduce the consequences of stress within the police force of Rio de Janeiro.
Keywords:
Policewomen
Occupational Stress
Gender and Women’s Work
The object of this study is the occupational stress of female police officers in Rio de Janeiro. We used the qualitative approach (interviews, focal groups and observations) to seek their perceptions about gender differences in the performance of police work, the relationship between occupational stress and health problems and the strategies used to mitigate this type of stress. We had a total of 42 participants between female officers and non-officers, and operational and health professionals. The participants relate the stress to their daily work, cite a number of symptoms and indicate that family relationships are affected. Their stress originates primarily in management and organizational issues. Gender discrimination, sexual and moral harassment are also perceived as stressors. Stress appears more strongly among the officers in commanding roles and operational activities are perceived as more stressful because of the greater risks. Physical exercise is the most effective strategy to prevent the consequences of stress. There is a need for organizational and managerial changes from the perspective of gender and investment in preventive measures that can reduce the consequences of stress within the police force of Rio de Janeiro.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Policewomen
Occupational Stress
Gender and Women’s Work
Bezerra,C.M., Constantino, P., Minayo, M. C. S.. Estresse ocupacional em mulheres policiais. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/jul). [Citado em 23/12/2024].
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