Burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and affecting factors among midwives in Türkiye.

IF 2.8 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy Pub Date : 2026-08-06 DOI:10.1037/tra0002246

Bihter Akın, Hülya Türkmen, Yasemin Erkal Aksoy

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress levels, and associated factors among midwives in Türkiye.

Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 233 midwives actively working in Türkiye between January 2022 and December 2023. Data were collected using the personal information form, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Compassion Fatigue-Short Scale, and Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and multiple regression analyses.

Results: Midwives who worked overtime, experienced traumatic births, reported job dissatisfaction, or considered leaving the profession had significantly higher burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress scores (p < .05). Burnout was positively correlated with compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress. Regression analyses indicated that overtime work, professional dissatisfaction, traumatic experiences, and secondary traumatic stress significantly predicted burnout levels.

Conclusions: Heavy workloads and repeated exposure to traumatic events negatively affect midwives' psychological well-being. Institutional interventions aimed at reducing workplace stress, improving working conditions, and providing psychological support may help decrease burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress among midwives. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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职业倦怠、同情疲劳、继发性创伤压力及影响因素在 rkiye助产士中的作用。

目的：本研究旨在评估 rkiye助产士的职业倦怠、同情疲劳、继发性创伤应激水平及其相关因素。方法：在2022年1月至2023年12月期间，对在新西兰积极工作的233名助产士进行了描述性和横断面研究。数据采用个人信息表、Maslach倦怠量表、同情疲劳短量表和继发性创伤应激量表收集。数据分析采用描述性统计、t检验、方差分析、相关分析和多元回归分析。结果：加班、分娩创伤、工作不满意或考虑离职的助产士有较高的倦怠、同情疲劳和继发性创伤应激得分（p < 0.05）。倦怠与同情疲劳和继发性创伤应激正相关。回归分析显示，加班、职业不满、创伤经历和二次创伤应激对职业倦怠水平有显著影响。结论：繁重的工作负荷和反复暴露于创伤性事件会对助产士的心理健康产生负面影响。旨在减少工作压力、改善工作条件和提供心理支持的机构干预可能有助于减少助产士的倦怠、同情疲劳和继发性创伤压力。（PsycInfo数据库记录(c) 2026 APA，版权所有）。

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Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy Multiple-

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11.20

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3.20%

发文量

427

期刊介绍： Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy publishes empirical research on the psychological effects of trauma. The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy. The journal publishes empirical research on a wide range of trauma-related topics, including: -Psychological treatments and effects -Promotion of education about effects of and treatment for trauma -Assessment and diagnosis of trauma -Pathophysiology of trauma reactions -Health services (delivery of services to trauma populations) -Epidemiological studies and risk factor studies -Neuroimaging studies -Trauma and cultural competence