Abstract
Introduction: The production and handling of foods are permanent issues to the Public Health due to the several safety risks they pose to human health. Therefore, it is important to gather information on food sanitary surveillance professionals. Objective: Characterize the profile and work routine of sanitary surveillance officers who work with food production and handling in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. Method: The sample comprised 43 individuals, who completed a form containing questions on socio-demographical profile, education level and work routine. Results: Most professionals were women aged 31 to 50 years, with more than 5 years of experience in the area, who hold a graduate degree and have basic knowledge in foreign languages and IT. Different professional categories that composed the sample groups presented different income and uneven geographical distribution. In addition, the groups were characterized by frequent training, the use of forms during the inspections and other sanitary surveillance duties and report writing skills. However, they did not plan their duties ahead and were not aware of the municipality’s health targets. They reported to be exposed to some kind of risk during their work agenda and to have inadequate working conditions. On the other hand, they acknowledge the value of their role and were satisfied with it. Conclusions: The interviewed officers are qualified professionals who are familiarized and content with their duties. Nevertheless, there are some hurdles to be overcome related to the valorization of their role in the Public Health.
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to the several safety risks they pose to human health
Characterize the profile and work routine of sanitary surveillance officers who work with food production and handling in Curitiba
the groups were characterized by frequent training
Summary
Patrícia Vitório Olmedo Lize Stangarlin Fiori* Caroline Opolski Medeiros Sila Mary Rodrigues Ferreira. Introdução: Por haver uma série de riscos relacionados à produção e manipulação dos alimentos, estes se constituem em objeto de preocupação permanente para a Saúde Pública, sendo importante pesquisar informações a respeito dos profissionais de vigilância sanitária que exercem suas atividades nesta área. Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil e os aspectos do processo de trabalho dos profissionais da Vigilância Sanitária que atuam na área de alimentos de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil. Método: A amostra foi composta por 43 profissionais, que responderam a um formulário, com questões fechadas sobre perfil sociodemográfico, educacional e processo de trabalho. Julgaram seu trabalho importante e que estão satisfeitos com ele. Existem dificuldades a serem superadas, no sentido de fortalecer o seu trabalho, para que sejam reconhecidos efetivamente como agentes transformadores da saúde pública. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Vigilância Sanitária; Recursos Humanos em Saúde; Inspeção de Alimentos; Controle e Fiscalização de Alimentos e Bebidas; Órgãos dos Sistemas de Saúde
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