Burnout among Portuguese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) have had high workload and have been exposed to multiple psychosocial stressors. The aim of this study was to evaluate HCWs in terms of the relative contributions of socio-demographic and mental health variables on three burnout dimensions: personal, work-related, and client-related burnout.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed using an online questionnaire spread via social networks. A snowball technique supported by health care institutions and professional organizations was applied.

Results

A total of 2008 subjects completed the survey. Gender, parental status, marriage status, and salary reduction were found to be significant factors for personal burnout. Health problems and direct contact wit

SUBMITTER: Duarte I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7720923 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature