Abstract

This study aims to analyze the positive and limiting aspects in the work of health professionals in federal prison units. This is a descriptive exploratory qualitative study. The information was collected through semi-structured interviews with professionals from federal prison units, between the months of June and October 2018. The positive aspects related to work found in the results were: salary recognition and job stability; good interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the workplace; low activity demand in prison units; flexible work hours; and provision of adequate physical and material resources. The limiting aspects are: lack of professional recognition and appreciation; divergence between work performed and professional activity; violence, fear and appearance of health problems at work.