Working conditions and decent work for healthcare personnel
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working conditions, decent work, healthcare workersAbstract
This study aimed to determine the relationship between working conditions and decent work among healthcare workers in Apurímac during 2025. To this end, an applied research study was conducted using a quantitative approach, a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, and a correlational scope. The study included 164 workers selected through non-probability sampling, who were administered a 41-item questionnaire with adequate internal consistency for working conditions (α = 0.836) and decent work (α = 0.934). The results showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between working conditions and decent work (r = 0.605; p < 0.001). Infrastructure showed a smaller but significant association (r = 0.350; p < 0.001), while hierarchical and management structures showed the strongest association (r = 0.702; p < 0.001). In contrast, exposure to occupational agents and clinical procedures showed no significant associations. It is concluded that work-related dimensions are not homogeneously related to decent work and that institutional management is a particularly relevant component in its perception.
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