Abstract
Objective: To analyze the impact of the double shift on the conditions of life, health and work of university professors at a public university in the North of Minas Gerais. Methods: This research was developed using the qualitative approach. Seven teachers participated in this study. Data collection was carried out in February and March 2020 and, for the interview, a semi-structured script was used. As for the record of the interviews, a Samsung® recorder was used in order to capture them for analysis of all the information provided by the participants. Results: The research presented significant results, showing the reality in which, this researched institution is currently located. The main complaints of the teachers were related to the lack of structure, classroom spaces for subjects with a practical character, which hinders the teaching-learning process of their students and the double workday. Conclusion: This work calls our attention since the teacher needs time for leisure and time to take care of health (physical, psychological and mental), further highlighting the importance of public policies for the promotion and prevention of health of this class of workers who work double shifts.