Evaluation of the prevalence and risk factors of burnout syndrome among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study.

IF 3.9 4区医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

World Journal of Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI:10.5498/wjp.v15.i2.98496

Nur Adam Mohamed, Yusuf Abdirisak Mohamed, Rahma Yusuf Haji Mohamud, Adan Ali Gabow

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Abstract

Background: Burnout syndrome is a significant issue among healthcare professionals worldwide, marked by depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and a reduced sense of personal achievement. This psychological and physical burden profoundly affects healthcare professionals' quality of care and overall well-being. In Somalia, where the healthcare system faces numerous challenges, the escalating demand for medical services and inadequate resources, coupled with overwhelming workloads, long hours, and high-stress levels, make healthcare providers particularly vulnerable to burnout syndrome. This, in turn, affects both the mental health of healthcare personnel and the quality of care they provide.

Aim: To examine the prevalence and determinants of burnout syndrome among healthcare practitioners in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study was performed among 246 healthcare providers employed at a tertiary care hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia, who were recruited via random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires that covered sociodemographic, psychological, work-related characteristics, and burnout syndrome. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the variables that correlated with burnout syndrome. The results were presented using adjusted odds ratios (AORs), 95%CIs, and P values, with a cutoff of 0.05 for identifying significant associations.

Results: Among the participants, 24% (95%CI: 18.8%-29.8%) exhibited symptoms of burnout syndrome. Factors associated with burnout included female gender (AOR = 6.60; 95%CI: 2.29-19.04), being married (AOR = 3.07; 95%CI: 1.14-8.28), being divorced or widowed (AOR = 5.84; 95%CI: 1.35-25.35), working more than 7 night shifts (AOR = 3.19; 95%CI: 1.30-7.82), having less than 5 years of job experience (AOR = 5.28; 95%CI: 1.29-21.65), experiencing poor sleep quality (AOR = 5.29; 95%CI: 1.88-14.89), and exhibiting depressive (AOR = 4.46; 95%CI: 1.59-12.53) and anxiety symptoms (AOR = 7.34; 95%CI: 2.49-21.60).

Conclusion: This study found that nearly one in four healthcare professionals suffers from burnout syndrome. Improving sleep quality, monitoring, and providing mental health support could enhance their well-being and patient care.

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卫生保健工作者倦怠综合征患病率及危险因素的评估：一项横断面研究。

背景：职业倦怠综合征是全球医疗保健专业人员的一个重要问题，其特征是人格解体、情绪衰竭和个人成就感降低。这种心理和身体负担深刻地影响着医疗保健专业人员的护理质量和整体健康。在索马里，医疗保健系统面临着许多挑战，对医疗服务的需求不断上升，资源不足，再加上繁重的工作量，长时间工作和高压力水平，使医疗保健提供者特别容易患上倦怠综合征。这反过来又影响到保健人员的心理健康和他们提供的护理质量。目的：研究索马里摩加迪沙医疗从业人员中职业倦怠综合征的患病率和决定因素。方法：本横断面前瞻性研究在索马里摩加迪沙一家三级保健医院的246名医疗保健提供者中进行，他们是通过随机抽样招募的。数据是通过问卷收集的，包括社会人口学、心理学、工作相关特征和倦怠综合症。进行双变量和多变量logistic回归分析，以确定与倦怠综合征相关的变量。结果采用调整后的优势比（AORs）、95% ci和P值，识别显著相关性的截止值为0.05。结果：24% （95%CI: 18.8% ~ 29.8%）的被试表现出倦怠综合征的症状。倦怠相关因素包括女性(AOR = 6.60；95%CI: 2.29-19.04)、已婚(AOR = 3.07；95%CI: 1.14-8.28)，离婚或丧偶(AOR = 5.84；95%CI: 1.35-25.35)，工作超过7个夜班(AOR = 3.19；95%CI: 1.30-7.82)，工作经验不足5年(AOR = 5.28；95%CI: 1.29-21.65)，睡眠质量差(AOR = 5.29；95%CI: 1.88-14.89)，表现为抑郁(AOR = 4.46；95%CI: 1.59-12.53)和焦虑症状(AOR = 7.34；95%置信区间:2.49—-21.60)。结论：这项研究发现，近四分之一的医护人员患有职业倦怠综合症。改善睡眠质量、监测和提供心理健康支持可以改善他们的健康和病人护理。

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