Associations between physical activity, sleep, and self-reported health with burnout of medical students, faculty and staff in an academic health center.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Health behaviors of physical activity and sleep are critical to the prevention of numerous chronic diseases. The health behaviors of healthcare professionals are even more critical, as healthcare providers who practice positive health behaviors are more likely to promote these healthy behaviors in their patients.

Aims

To assess the health status and health behaviors of medical students, faculty, and staff in an academic health center in the US, and examine the associations between behaviors, physical and mental health outcomes and burnout.

Methods

Students, faculty, residents and staff from a large university medical system completed an online survey between late-September and mid-November 2019. Associations were examined between health behav

SUBMITTER: Howie EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8918895 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature