PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF BURNOUT AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN JAZAN, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.

Abstract

Background: Burnout is a syndrome that results from stressors in the workplace environment that have not been successfully managed. The prevalence of burnout among healthcare workers is relatively high rate. Objective: To assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with burnout among healthcare workers in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study which was carried out among healthcare workers at general hospitals in Jazan Region. A multistage cluster random sampling technique was employed to select the participants. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) tool. Results: The prevalence of burnout among healthcare workers was 24.3%. Different sociodemographic and clinical factors were significantly associated with burnout, such as gender, occupation type, departments, depression, smoking, and physical activity status. Conclusion: Burnout is present among healthcare workers at a relatively high rate. Numerous factors associated with burnout were evident, particularly work-related factors in the workplace. Therefore, decision-makers should act to improve working conditions and work–life balance by providing burnout screening, management, and educational programs.