Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran
Introduction: Burnout is a psychological syndrome that develops due to chronic stressors in a person's professional life, resulting in emotional exhaustion and detachment. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout among medical residents, considering socio-demograph...
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| author | Shima Shakiba Ahmad Sharifi Farnaz Hashemi Zahra Mazinani Majid Sorouri Ali Reza Safarpour Elham Saranjam Fereshteh Soltani Shahin Merat Reza Ghanbari Hossein Poustchi |
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| description | Introduction: Burnout is a psychological syndrome that develops due to chronic stressors in a person's professional life, resulting in emotional exhaustion and detachment. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout among medical residents, considering socio-demographic variables and job characteristics, and to predict burnout in this group. Medical residents often face specific pressures such as long working hours, sleep deprivation, high patient loads, and emotional demands from patient care, which contribute to their overall stress levels. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the academic year 2019-2020, involving 164 residents from two general hospitals who completed the Persian versions of the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS). Results: A significant proportion of residents reported burnout symptoms, with 73.7% experiencing moderate to high levels of emotional exhaustion and 64.4% indicating moderate to high levels of depersonalization. Additionally, 90.1% of residents reported low perceived professional efficacy. Among the subscales of MBI-HSS, reduced professional efficacy was found to be the highest. Psychological demands and limited decision latitude were significant predictors of burnout, particularly in relation to emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Conversely, support from family and co-workers, as well as higher levels of experience, were associated with lower depersonalization and improved professional efficacy. Conclusion: Overall, medical residents in Iran face significantly high levels of burnout, which are influenced by specific personal and job characteristics. Consequently, preventive and therapeutic interventions are necessary to address this pressing issues. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-17ef1989d6364db18cd1628e3a4ef89d2025-08-20T01:55:28ZindUniversitas AirlanggaThe Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health2301-80462540-78722025-04-01141263610.20473/ijosh.v14i1.2025.26-3650954Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in IranShima Shakiba0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7536-5149Ahmad Sharifi1Farnaz Hashemi2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5585-4412Zahra Mazinani3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1165-2437Majid Sorouri4Ali Reza Safarpour5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9880-0043Elham Saranjam6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4460-0724Fereshteh Soltani7Shahin Merat8https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8088-6723Reza Ghanbari9https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3876-7584Hossein Poustchi10https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4566-3628Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, TehranFaculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, TehranPsychology Department, Faculty of Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, KarajDepartment of Clinical Psychology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, TehranDigestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranGastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, ShirazSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, ShirazGastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, ShirazGene Therapy Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranLiver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical science. TehranGene Therapy Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranIntroduction: Burnout is a psychological syndrome that develops due to chronic stressors in a person's professional life, resulting in emotional exhaustion and detachment. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout among medical residents, considering socio-demographic variables and job characteristics, and to predict burnout in this group. Medical residents often face specific pressures such as long working hours, sleep deprivation, high patient loads, and emotional demands from patient care, which contribute to their overall stress levels. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the academic year 2019-2020, involving 164 residents from two general hospitals who completed the Persian versions of the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS). Results: A significant proportion of residents reported burnout symptoms, with 73.7% experiencing moderate to high levels of emotional exhaustion and 64.4% indicating moderate to high levels of depersonalization. Additionally, 90.1% of residents reported low perceived professional efficacy. Among the subscales of MBI-HSS, reduced professional efficacy was found to be the highest. Psychological demands and limited decision latitude were significant predictors of burnout, particularly in relation to emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Conversely, support from family and co-workers, as well as higher levels of experience, were associated with lower depersonalization and improved professional efficacy. Conclusion: Overall, medical residents in Iran face significantly high levels of burnout, which are influenced by specific personal and job characteristics. Consequently, preventive and therapeutic interventions are necessary to address this pressing issues.https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/IJOSH/article/view/52794burnoutmedical residentsjob characteristicsmaslach burnout inventoryjob content questionnaire |
| spellingShingle | Shima Shakiba Ahmad Sharifi Farnaz Hashemi Zahra Mazinani Majid Sorouri Ali Reza Safarpour Elham Saranjam Fereshteh Soltani Shahin Merat Reza Ghanbari Hossein Poustchi Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health burnout medical residents job characteristics maslach burnout inventory job content questionnaire |
| title | Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran |
| title_full | Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran |
| title_short | Exploring the Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Residents: Socio-Demographic and Job Characteristics as Predictors in Iran |
| title_sort | exploring the prevalence of burnout in medical residents socio demographic and job characteristics as predictors in iran |
| topic | burnout medical residents job characteristics maslach burnout inventory job content questionnaire |
| url | https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/IJOSH/article/view/52794 |
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