3.2 Classification of Concepts of MECAPS
The concepts presented are classified using
Kaplan's observability continuum, which
represents a phenomenon as a directly
observable empirical referent
21
. At the
intrapersonal level, individual
characteristics of a person are included.
These include age, gender, education,
anxiety, depressive symptoms, and burnout
syndrome. The literature indicates that
certain factors are attributable to alcohol
consumption, notably age, as it has been
identified that health personnel who begin
alcohol consumption at a younger age are
more likely to exhibit abuse or dependence
on this substance in adulthood
22
.
Gender is another attributable factor, with
males consuming greater amounts of
alcohol. However, female consumption has
been considered an alternative to counter
traditional masculine codes by
incorporating more masculine practices
23
.
Regarding the education level of health
personnel, fewer years of academic training
influence their perception of the health
consequences of alcohol consumption
24
.
Another variable of interest is anxiety, as
health personnel with this condition may
develop substance use disorders such as
alcohol in an attempt to self-regulate
symptoms, with a higher prevalence
observed among female nursing staff
3,25
.
Additionally, early alcohol consumption
during adolescence can foster the
development of depressive symptoms in
adulthood
26
. Burnout syndrome is another
influential factor, affecting job satisfaction,
health, and well-being. Health personnel are
reported to be three times more likely to
develop burnout when there is alcohol
consumption on four or more occasions per
week
27
.
At the interpersonal level, the influences of
the individual's environment through social
support are included. Having social support
such as family or friends generates a
beneficial influence to cope with stress-
inducing situations
28
. Having a support
network or company that can provide
assistance or counseling when needed can
be vital for overall health, as it encourages
rejection of alcohol consumption
29
.
However, health personnel who perceive
alcohol consumption by peers are more
likely to adopt this behavior, regardless of
the amount and frequency of
consumption
30
.
At the organizational level, the
organizational health climate is included
through the subjective and socially shared
perceptions that workers have about the
characteristics of the organization and the
work environment. A favorable
organizational climate for health personnel
provides achievements, productivity, unity,
and peer support, motivation, among other
factors. Conversely, a negative climate
manifests through maladaptation, high staff
turnover, absenteeism, and low
productivity, which are associated with
alcohol consumption, leading to poor
performance, unexcused absences, and
workplace accidents, resulting in greater
work-related problems compared to those
who do not consume these substances
31,32
.
At the public policy level, the perception of
public policies by health personnel is
included. Policies are designed to
strengthen associations that contribute to
creating environments that favor the
generation or expansion of health responses