Introduction: Work environments create the basis for arduous nursing work.
This is what led us to research the factors of arduousness in the exercise of the
health profession in North Benin, through this study. Methods: This is a
cross-sectional and descriptive study which focused on health professionals in
the health zones of Parakou-N’dali and Tchaourou. The sampling was an exhaustive
census. All health workers who had given their free and informed
consent were included. The data was collected using a questionnaire. The variables
studied were the factors of arduous work and socio-professional characteristics.
The data collected was processed and analyzed with the Epi info
7.2.0.1 software. Results: A total of 692 were surveyed, the participation rate
was 85.11% and the sex ratio (M/F) equal to 0.7. The average age was 38 years
old. Nurses made up 32.66% of the sample. They were 86.42% subject to night
work and 82.66% to alternating work. Overall, 70.23% worked more than 40
hours per week. Between 78.12% and 96.46% of non-specialist doctors, nurses,
midwives and biomedical analysis technicians were required to work night
shifts. Nurses, midwives, radiology and laboratory technicians were between
89.53% and 97.35%, organized in alternating work. In the sample, 55.20%
complained about the insufficient number of work materials, 26.29% handled
harmful chemical substances. Among those surveyed, 58.14% had been attacked.
Conclusion: All professional categories of caregivers are subject to
arduous work. Measures are needed to reverse the situation.

Hard Work, Professionals, Health, North-Bénin