COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on medical interns' mental health of public and private hospitals in Guadalajara.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Burnout syndrome is a global burden characterized by exhaustion, work detachment, and a sense of ineffectiveness. It affects millions of individuals worldwide, with a particularly high prevalence among medical students. Factors such as demanding education, exposure to suffering, and the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to elevated stress levels. Addressing this issue is crucial due to its impact on well-being and health-care quality.

Materials and methods

This cross-sectional survey study assessed fear of COVID-19 and burnout levels among medical student interns in hospitals in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The study used validated scales and collected data from September 2021 to September 2022. A snowball sampling method was employed and a minimum sample size of 198

SUBMITTER: Barbosa-Camacho FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10823882 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature