Characterization of the labor market of dietitian nutritionists in Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Berdugo-Alomias, Brigitt Katty Y Rincón-Quintero, Erleny Y Piñeros, Alba Y Perdigón, Valentina (2026) Characterization of the labor market of dietitian nutritionists in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Universidad y Salud, 28 (1). e9120. ISSN 2389-7066

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Introduction: The working conditions and academic training of dietitian-nutritionists have not been extensively studied. Understanding their professional profile and career trajectories is essential to enhance employability and meet current labor market demands. Objective: This study aimed to characterize the labor and occupational market of dietitian-nutritionists in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. An online survey was administered to 145 dietitian-nutritionists using non-probability convenience sampling. The instrument included 39 questions covering sociodemographic, academic, and occupational variables. Descriptive analyses were performed, and the Chi-square test was used to explore associations between categorical variables (p < 0.05). Results: Of those surveyed, 93% were women, with an average age of 32.5 years. Seventy percent had not pursued postgraduate studies, and 41% were working in clinical nutrition. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, 47% adopted a hybrid work model, and 34% reported earnings between 3 and 4 minimum legal monthly wages (MLMW). The highest salaries were reported in public and clinical nutrition. Conclusion: A high rate of labor insertion was observed, with a concentration in the urban private sector and low levels of postgraduate education.

Tipo de Elemento:	Artículo
Palabras Clave:	Estabilidad laboral; Profesionales de la salud; Perfil laboral; Employment Stability; Health care professionals; Job description; Estabilidade do emprego; Profissionais da saúde; Perfil profissional
Asunto:	R Medicina > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Division:	Revistas > Revista Universidad y Salud
Depósito de Usuario:	Rev. Universidad y Salud UDENAR
Fecha Deposito:	12 Jun 2026 21:23
Ultima Modificación:	12 Jun 2026 21:23
URI:	http://sired.udenar.edu.co/id/eprint/17665

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