Burnout syndrome among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross sectional study in Monastir, Tunisia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout syndrome may affect the safety of frontline healthcare care workers (HCW) and patients. We aimed to measure the prevalence of burnout among HCW in care facilities in Tunisia during the Covid-19 pandemic and to identify its associated factors.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among HCW practicing during the covid-19 pandemic in health care facilities in the governorate of Monastir. Data collection was carried out using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire composed by three sections: epidemiological and clinical characteristics, professional conditions and the Maslach Burn out Inventory (MBI-HSS).

Results

This study included 371 HCW. The prevalence of burnout was 77.9% (CI 95%: 73.6% - 82.1%). The severe level was found in 71 parti

SUBMITTER: Zemni I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10035826 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature