Prevalence and Risk Factors of Burnout Among Medical Residents in Tunisia: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.1732
• Publication Date: 2024-08-27T09:10:45Z
• Authors: W. Haouari; S. Omri; A. Labyadh; I. Gassara; R. Feki; N. Charfi; J. Ben Thabet; M. B. Maalej; N. Smaoui; L. Zouari; M. Maalej
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Introduction The burnout syndrome is a blend of physical exhaustion and emotional fatigue that impairs an individual’s performance at work. In Tunisia, factors like working hours, the frequency monthly shifts, abuse physicians face from patients have collectively led to significant incidence among medical professionals. Objectives To evaluate prevalence residents in healthcare facilities Tunisia pinpoint contributing factors. Methods This study descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted completing their training various Tunisia. employed online self-administered questionnaire assessed across three dimensions: personal burnout, professional relational using Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Results A total 50 took part survey. Among them, 72% were female, 80% single, average age time was 27.72 years. Concerning status, 84% worked university hospitals, 16% specialized surgery, 40% medicine, 44% family physicians. majority students Faculty Medicine Sfax (56%), with 30% Monastir, 8% Tunis, 6% Sousse. Regarding work more than 40 hours per week reported by 32% participants. According CBI scale, 12% participants had scores indicating severe while 20% moderate burnout. Additionally,16% suggesting contrast, only sociodemographic studied, such as weekly specialty, workplace, did not show correlation presence syndrome. Conclusions resident impacts mental well-being but also reduces effectiveness motivation It essential introduce stress management strategies within hospitals foster healthier work-life balance. Disclosure Interest None Declared