The relationship between depression and the
worker is directly modulated by stressors in the work
environment. Work stress, defined as a result of
the imbalance between the demands of professional
practice and worker’s coping ability, is associated with
professional strain, negatively affecting the mental
health of workers(11). The prevalence rates of depression
or depressive symptoms among nursing professionals
are higher than 20%(2,12), considered high when
compared with the general population.