Professional development and its health implications in military women from the gender perspective

Introduction: The purpose of this research will be to unravel the ontological intricacies of professional development that emerges from the daily work praxis of Venezuelan female military officers. Method: It is framed within the post-positivist paradigm, qualitative approach, using the hermeneutic phenomenological method. Results: The voices of 4 female military officers were recorded and once the speech was refined, categorized and analyzed, they were established as final reflections regarding the benefits and challenges of work. The ability to transform obstacles into opportunities and to turn adversity into strength is evident. In their family and emotional life, they tend to blame themselves for not having enough time to be with their children. However, they tend to instill values in them and show them their affection. Finally, the manifestations regarding health indicate that remaining exposed for long periods to stressful situations is associated with other physical alterations. Conclusion: Finally, considering that female military officers face a path of dualities, where the construction of their professional identity is intertwined with challenges and opportunities marked by psychosocial risk factors that manifest themselves in their health. Therefore, occupational health in the military field requires a paradigmatic transformation.