Burnout syndrome among healthcare workers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Accra, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has increased the workload of health workers particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa predisposing them to extra job-related stress and its associated job-related burnout. Burnout reduces the number, distribution and productivity of health workers. This study sought to determine personal and job-related characteristics of health workers in Accra, Ghana that influenced their experience of burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,264 health workers recruited from three public hospitals in Accra, Ghana between March to November, 2020. The participants were recruited using a proportionate stratified sampling technique and completed a pre-tested questionnaire tha

SUBMITTER: Konlan KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9202923 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature