Objective:

To determine the estimated work capacity index estimated by nursing professionals in primary health care.

Methodology:

Quantitative-descriptive cross-sectional study. Seventy-two nurses participated, and an instrument consisting of general information and the working capacity index was used, which was validated through expert judgment and pilot testing, resulting in a coefficient of 0.741 Cronbach's alpha. The delivery of informed consent was fulfilled, and the descriptive statistic and chi-square were used for data analysis.

Results:

The working capacity index was considered excellent for 37.5 %, good for 43.1 %, moderated to 19.4 % and no participant estimated a low rate; moreover, it was shown statistically that the number of children has a significant association with the index (chi-square = 14.798, p = 0.022).

Conclusion:

A good working capacity index prevails; therefore, it is suggested to support measures for the improvement or maintenance of work capacity.

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