Violência contra acadêmicos da área da saúde em campo de estágio

Abstract

Introduction: Violence is a complex phenomenon that transcends generations and permeates various environments, including internship settings. The occurrence of this phenomenon can have negative consequences for health science students, as it may lead to physical, psychological, and social issues. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of violence in internship settings and its implications for students' mental health. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The research was conducted in a state hospital located in the municipality of Parnaíba, a reference in education and research in the northern region of the state of Piauí. The study population consisted of students in the final years of their undergraduate programs at three educational institutions. A non-probabilistic statistical sampling method was used, selecting students who were interning on the day of data collection. The initial data were tabulated using Microsoft Excel 2019 and analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results: The study involved 45 students from nursing, medicine, and physiotherapy, of whom 62.2% reported experiencing violence, with the majority being female (79.3%), aged between 21 and 25 years (68.9%), enrolled in nursing (55.1%), and participating in mandatory internships (96.5%). The most prevalent type of violence was psychological/emotional (41.3%), with the supervisor/preceptor being the main aggressor (24.1%) and the surgical center being the most affected setting (31.1%). Victims reported a deterioration in their mental health, with increased anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia, although the impact on their desire to drop out of the course was low (37.9%). Conclusion: Violence in internship settings negatively affects students' academic performance and mental health, causing stress and psychological disorders that compromise their training and future professional practice. It is crucial for institutions to adopt prevention strategies and provide psychological support, improving students' well-being and reducing academic attrition.