Type A Behavior in Workers at a Mexican Health Center

Type A behaviour is an action-emotion behaviour pattern observed in workers who strive to achieve more things related to their work in less time, even under adverse circumstances. The study presented aims to understand the behavioural behaviour of type A workers who work in the health field in relation to the number of patients they serve on a daily basis, all with the purpose of verifying whether there is any relationship between this attitude and their workload. The main results show that there is a positive correlation between the dimensions Ambition and Activity when the workload is High, so it is necessary to implement preventive programs that Favor the reduction of the risk of stress and promote a better quality of life for this group of professionals.