Level of burnout and associated factors among healthcare workers in central Uganda: A facility-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout among healthcare workers is a global concern with significant implications for both the well-being of the workforce and the quality of patient care. This facility-based cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors associated with burnout among healthcare workers in central Uganda.

Methods

The study, conducted between June and July 2023, utilized a cross-sectional design involving physicians, nurses, and technicians. The study covered both public and private hospitals in central Uganda, incorporating urban and rural settings. A sample size of 550 healthcare workers was selected using a simple random sampling. Data collection involved a socio-demographic survey, the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL-5). Descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square test,

SUBMITTER: Kabunga A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521283 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature