Aspectos demográficos, socioeconômicos e profissionais dos naturólogos e naturólogas

Abstract

Objective: To describe the demographics, socioeconomics and professionals aspects of naturologists in Brazil. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive research, quantitative nature based on the analysis of numerical data achieved by means of 2 survey and systematic sampling. It has national coverage, was carried out between the months may and september of 2018 and is approved in CEP of UNISUL by the number 2.482.011. The sample consisted in 176 professionals, considering a sample error of 7%. The collection of data was performed through an online questionnaire prepared by the authors. Results: The majority of professionals are female (81.8%), aged between 26 and 35 years (72.7%), working professionally (63.6%) in the office (61.1%). The monthly income between R$1.001,00 and R$3.000,00 (37.5%) was the most cited among the data. Aromatherapy (85.0%), Floral Therapy (83.1%) and Traditional Chinese Therapy (65.8%) were cited as the most used practices. The most recurrent fee aplied among participants regarding the services is up to R$ 100,00. Final considerations: It was verified the importance of the professional class union, the creation of a regulatory agency, the regulation of the profession and the importance of descriptive research about this professional class.