Fatores de riscos psicossociais relacionados ao trabalho dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde: Uma revisão sistemática da literatura.

Abstract

Objective: To identify, in the scientific literature, the psychosocial risk factors related to the work of Community Health Agents. Method: This is a systematic review, conducted between August and November 2025, in the Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Nursing Database (BDENF), and Psychology Periodicals Index databases, through the Virtual Health Library (VHL) portal. Results: Among the most prevalent psychosocial risk factors, work overload, lack of recognition, interpersonal conflicts with the team and the community, precarious working conditions, and violence in the areas of operation stand out. Furthermore, a predominance of female Community Health Agents was observed among the study participants. Conclusions: It was found that the psychosocial risks experienced by these professionals are strongly associated with how the work is organized and managed, reflecting structural contradictions in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) and public health policies. The importance of institutional strategies aimed at promoting mental health, valuing the profession, and improving the working conditions of these professionals is reinforced, recognizing their essential role in the effective implementation of Primary Health Care.