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Kuzu Durmaz A, Çiçekoğlu Öztürk P, Çevik Durmaz Y. Work stress and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in nurses and office workers: a comparative study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2024; 30:711-716. [PMID: 38628026 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2335029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Objectives. This study aims to compare the work stress and obsessive-compulsive symptoms of nurses and office workers and to determine the relationship between work stress and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.Methods. A total of 127 nurses and 127 office workers participated in the cross-sectional study and comparative study. Data were collected using the perceived work stress scale and the Maudsley obsessive-compulsive inventory.Results. Nurses had higher work stress scores (p = 0.003) in general than office workers. In particular, nurses with a low (p < 0.039) and average (p < 0.007) economic status, nurses who had been employed for 1-10 years (p < 0.001) and nurses working 40 h per week (p < 0.042) had higher work stress scores than office workers. There was no difference (p > 0.05) between obsessive-compulsive symptom scores. There was a positive significant relationship (p < 0.001) between work stress and obsessive-compulsive symptom scores of nurses and office workers. Work stress explains 6.1% of the obsessive-compulsive symptoms in nurses and 12.4% in office workers.Conclusion. The results of this study concluded that work stress of nurses is higher than that of office workers and work stress affects the obsessive-compulsive symptoms in both groups.
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- Ayşe Kuzu Durmaz
- Ahmet Erdoğan Vocational School of Health, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Turkey
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De Luca R, Bonanno M, Maggio MG, Todaro A, Rifici C, Mento C, Muscatello MRA, Castorina MV, Tonin P, Quartarone A, Pugliese ME, Calabrò RS. Compassion Fatigue in a Cohort of South Italian Nurses and Hospital-Based Clinical Social Workers Following COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4200. [PMID: 39064240 PMCID: PMC11278230 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background/Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the workloads of healthcare workers (HCWs). The fear of contracting the new virus with the frequent medical consequences has affected their mental health. As a result, they are at high risk of compassion fatigue (CF). In this multicentric study, as a primary objective, we evaluate the incidence and/or prevalence of CF in a cohort of Italian nurses and HCWs (hospital-based clinical social workers of neurological patients) who have contracted SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our secondary aim is to evaluate the difference in experiencing CF between subjects with and without long-term COVID. Methods: In this study, 101 HCWs attending three different neurorehabilitation settings (the Neurorehabilitation Unit of the "Bonino Pulejo" Neurolesi Center of Messina, the Neurorehabilitation Department of Crotone, and the Psychiatric Unit of the University Hospital of Messina) were enrolled from May 2021 to May 2023. Data were collected through self-administered semi-structured interviews. Results: We observed high percentages of CF difficulties in both nurses and HCWs, related to mood alteration in 57.7%, headaches in 44.4%, and fatigue in 62%. Higher percentages were found in individuals with long-term COVID-19, including mood alteration in 93.9%, headache in 88.6%, and memory-related problems in 98.5%. Conclusions: The complexity of a patient's care pathway, especially in chronic disease situations, requires an enormous commitment that can lead to burnout and CF, which should be considered to initiate preventive interventions aimed at helping "those who help", for the well-being of patients, healthcare teams, and healthcare organizations.
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- Rosaria De Luca
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- Psychiatry Unit, Policlinico Universitario “Gaetano Barresi”, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.M.); (M.R.A.M.)
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Policlinico Universitario “Gaetano Barresi”, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.M.); (M.R.A.M.)
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- Sant’Anna Institute, 88900 Crotone, Italy; (P.T.); (M.E.P.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Cda Casazza, SS 113, 98124 Messina, Italy; (R.D.L.); (M.G.M.); (A.T.); (C.R.); (M.V.C.); (A.Q.); (R.S.C.)
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Sani MM, Jafaru Y, Ashipala DO, Sahabi AK. Influence of work-related stress on patient safety culture among nurses in a tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:81. [PMID: 38291420 PMCID: PMC10829317 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01695-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the global issues facing the nursing profession is work-related stress because it interferes with care quality and organisational competency. These kinds of stressful situations can cause damage to the mental ability of the affected individual resulting in low job productivity. In a Nigerian healthcare setting, patient safety is under-researched. AIM This study aimed to assess the influence of work-related stress on patient safety culture among nurses in a tertiary hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey. The Population of the study was nurses who are currently serving as employees at Federal Medical Center Birnin-Kebbi. Proportional and systematic sampling methods were used in the selection of the sample of the study. The tools used for this study were adapted Hospital Survey on Patient Safety (HSOPS) and Nurses' Occupational Stressor Scale. Ethical approval was obtained from the research ethical committee of the hospital. RESULTS The moderate stress experience was having the highest percentage (45.0%). The highest percentage of the nurses (69.9%) practised a moderate safety culture. There were weak or very weak significant negative correlations (P < 0.01) between patient safety culture practices and occupational stress across all the subscales of the nurses' occupational stressors scale except in the occupational hazards subscale in which there was extremely weak and non-significant negative correlation. Work-family conflict was a significant predictor of patient safety culture, t (208) = -2.341, P < 0.05. Difficulty in taking leave was a significant predictor of patient safety culture, t (208) = -2.190, P < 0.05. CONCLUSION There was a significant negative correlation between stress and safety practice which implies that as stress increased safety practice decreased. These study findings can be used to develop ongoing strategies and targeted interventions in addressing work-related stress.
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- Mohammed Mohammed Sani
- Department of Nursing Science, College of Health Sciences, Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Health Sciences, Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Rundu, Rundu, Namibia
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Health Sciences, Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
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Alsalmi M, Alilyyani B. The role of authentic leadership in nurses' stress and burnout in emergency departments. Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2023; ahead-of-print. [PMID: 37606378 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-01-2023-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Nurses are one the essential health-care providers within society, seeking the employment of authentic leadership approaches to reduce the burnout and stressors established within the emergency departments. Burnout has been vitally documented as a psychological impulse that emerges due to the prevalence of chronic job stressors. Authentic leadership approaches will act as an affirmative organizational resource that could help to minimize burnout in the work environments. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the role of authentic leadership in stress and burnout among nurses in emergency departments. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH This study used a quantitative, cross-sectional design. A package of surveys was distributed to nurses working in emergency departments using standardized questionnaires that measured the study variables. A total of 188 nurses participated in the study. SPSS was used to analyze data. FINDINGS The study's results supported the hypotheses and found that authentic leadership significantly and negatively influenced nurses' job stress R = -0.169, p = 0.0205. Also, the results of this study found that the relationship between authentic leadership and burnout was significant and negative R = -0.245, F (1,186) = 11.8, p = 0.0007. ORIGINALITY/VALUE Nurse leaders can introduce flexible working hours and develop coordination and cooperation among nurses, and management of the hospitals needs to focus on improving the structure and enhancing nurses' outcomes that could affect patients' and organizations' outcomes.
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- Mashael Alsalmi
- King Faisal Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Kanmodi KK, Amoo BA, Nwafor JN, Nnyanzi LA, Ogbeide ME, Hundeji AA, Adetunji CO. Knowledge and Practices Regarding Oral Hygiene, Cariogenic Diet Intake, and Dental Check-Ups Among Registered Nurses in Nigeria: A Pilot Study. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES NU 2023. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Objectives To investigate the knowledge and practices of registered nurses in Nigeria concerning oral hygiene, cariogenic diets, and dental check-ups through a pilot study.
Methods This study was an online survey of 129 registered nurses in Nigeria. Data were collected via the WhatsApp social media using an electronic questionnaire (Google form). Data analysis was done using the SPSS version 26 software (IBM Corp, New York, USA).
Results The response and completeness rates of this pilot study were 41.7% (129/311) and 96.9% 9125/129), respectively. The majority (62.2%) of the respondents were females. The majority (89.1%) had average/above average score on basic oral health knowledge; however, there was no significant relationship between their level of basic oral health knowledge and their sociodemographic characteristics (p > 0.05). The majority (66.7%) of the respondents brushed twice daily, 86.8% used a fluoridated toothpaste, and 60.5% changed their toothbrush every 3 months. Furthermore, more than half (55.8%) consumed sugary snack/drink on daily basis, while 55.0% rinsed their mouth with water immediately after taking sugary snack, and only 55.8% did floss their teeth. Among those who flossed their teeth, only 37.5% did it once daily. It is also striking that 26.4% of the respondents had never visited a dentist for a dental check-up.
Conclusion Study findings showed a high level of basic oral health knowledge and a lower level of appropriate oral self-care practices among nurses in Nigeria. However, there is a need for a nationally representative study of nurses in Nigeria to further establish these findings.
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- Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi
- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Community Health, Aminu Musa Habib College of Health Science and Technology, Yauri, Nigeria
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
- African Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- School of Public Health, King Ceasar University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health, Aminu Musa Habib College of Health Science and Technology, Yauri, Nigeria
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Korte L, Bohnet-Joschko S. Technical Readiness and Stereotypes in Hospital Nursing-A Question of Gender and Age? NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:116-127. [PMID: 36810264 PMCID: PMC9944579 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The nursing profession is associated with various stereotypes. These social images or prejudices against specific groups can inhibit the personal growth of individuals, e.g., sociodemographic characteristics influence the social image of nurses. Based on the forward-looking topic digitization, we examined and discussed the influences of sociodemographic characteristics and motives of hospital nurses on technical readiness to gain insights into the digitization process in hospital nursing. (2) Methods: As part of an online survey on technical readiness among German hospital nurses, we particularly examined sociodemographic influences on technical readiness and the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and professional motives. Furthermore, we included a qualitative analysis of optional comment fields. (3) Results: The analysis included 295 responses. Age and gender had a significant influence on technical readiness. Furthermore, the importance of motives differed between gender and age. The analysis of the comments produced three categories specifying our results: beneficial experiences, obstructive experiences and further conditions. (4) Conclusions: In general, the nurses showed high technical readiness. In order to gain high motivation for digitization and promote personal growth, special targeting and cooperation between gender and age groups can be beneficial. However, there are more sites at system level, such as funding, cooperation and consistence.
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Treusch Y, Möckel L, Kohlstedt K. Working conditions, authorizations, mental health, and job satisfaction of physician assistants in Germany. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1082463. [PMID: 36908456 PMCID: PMC9998044 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1082463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Objective This study explores associations among the overall and facet-specific job satisfaction, work-related factors, responsibilities, and mental health of physician assistants (PAs) in Germany to identify factors that prolong the lifetime and wellbeing of PAs in practice and to counteract the shortage of healthcare staff. Methods An online survey comprising sociodemographic and work-related items, items from the short questionnaire of general and facet-specific job satisfaction (KAFA), and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were distributed to PAs working in Germany in 2021 (cross-sectional survey design). Descriptive statistics, DASS-21 subscale score analysis, t-test, ANOVA, or Kruskal-Wallis test was used. Results PAs (n = 169) were working mainly in surgery (23.2%), internal medicine (20.3%), or orthopedics and trauma surgery (17.5%), whereas only a few PAs were working in emergency care, geriatrics, neurology, or oncology. They were responsible for a broad spectrum of medical activities depending on the practice setting. PAs working in emergency care claimed to be the most empowered, followed by PAs in orthopedics and surgery. Almost all PAs carried out documentation, anamnesis, and diagnostic services. Although almost all PAs rated their overall job satisfaction as good, satisfactory, or pleasant (91.6%), single facets of job satisfaction were rated differently. Colleagues and supervisors were assessed very positively, whereas payment and professional activities were rated rather average and development opportunities even worse. PAs working in oncology demonstrated the highest overall job satisfaction, followed by PAs working in geriatrics and emergency care. Overall job satisfaction was significantly negatively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress scores (p ≤ 0.001, p ≤ 0.05, and p ≤ 0.05, respectively). Particularly, female gender, having an urban residence, and PAs working in oncology demonstrated significantly increased anxiety scores. Moreover, depression scores of PAs working in oncology or neurology or with a low net income exceeded critical cutoff values. Conclusion Interventions aimed at removing the significant negative correlation among job satisfaction, depression, anxiety, and stress scores are needed. To retain PAs in their jobs, salary, autonomy, and development opportunities should be improved and prevention programs for anxiety and depression should be offered. Remarkably, PAs' overall good job satisfaction was mainly determined by good evaluations of supervisors and colleagues.
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- Yvonne Treusch
- Department of Health and Social Affairs, HSD University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Health and Social Affairs, HSD University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany.,IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH, University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Health and Social Affairs, HSD University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany
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Perceived Stress, Sexual and Marital Satisfaction among Married Healthcare Workers in Nigeria. NURSE MEDIA JOURNAL OF NURSING 2022. [DOI: 10.14710/nmjn.v12i3.48477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background: Marital and sexual satisfaction are essential for conjugal bliss and harmony. However, stress in the workplace can influence sexual and marital satisfaction of couples. There is dearth of information about level of sexual and marital satisfaction among healthcare workers in Nigeria, as well as the connections between stress, sexual and marital satisfaction among healthcare workers. Purpose: This study assessed inter-relationship between perceived stress, sexual and marital satisfaction among married healthcare workers.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study adopted a quantitative approach among 150 consented healthcare workers recruited using a simple random sampling technique. Instruments for data collection included the Perceived Stress Scale, Enrich Marital Satisfaction questionnaire and Pinney Sexual Satisfaction Inventory. The Pearson correlation was used to ascertain relationships and linear regression was done to predict influence of one variable on the other.Results: Perceived level of stress of the healthcare workers was low [16.9(0.001)] and mean sexual satisfaction (SS) was poor [78.93(23.68)]. Also, 49.3% were found to be the dissatisfied maritally. Perceived stress showed a positive correlation with marital satisfaction (MS) (r=0.48, p<0.01). However, stress negatively correlated with participants’ SS with partners (r=-0.51, p<0.01). Similarly, general SS positively correlated with MS (r=0.32, p<0.01). Predictors of MS included perceived stress (β=0.614, p=0.01), age differences with spouse (β=0.30, p=0.01), number of children (β=-0.24, p=0.01), and family type (β=-0.21, p=0.05).Conclusion: Only half of the participants in this study are maritally satisfied. Marital satisfaction increases with sexual satisfaction. Stress is correlated with reduced sexual satisfaction of the participant, and as number of children increases, marital satisfaction reduces. Couples should be encouraged to give birth to moderate number of children to improve marital satisfaction.
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Song N, Wang CL, Zhang LQ, Wang XM. A study on the correlation between work stressors and the coping styles of outpatients and emergency nurses in 29 pediatric specialty hospitals across China. Front Psychol 2022; 13:951671. [PMID: 36405188 PMCID: PMC9672805 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.951671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to better understand the current situation involving work stressors and the coping styles of outpatient and emergency nurses in 29 pediatric specialty hospitals across China. The study analyzed this correlation to provide a reference for the occupational stress management of pediatric nurses. METHODS From June to September 2020, 1,457 outpatient and emergency nurses in 29 pediatric specialty hospitals across China were selected as study participants, and a questionnaire survey was conducted using the Basic Information Questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Work Stressor Scale for Nurses, and the Simple Coping Style Scale. RESULTS The assessed stress level of outpatient and emergency nurses in 29 tertiary pediatric specialty hospitals nationwide is lower than the results of the survey of the 2007 domestic norm, p < 0.05. The stressors related to nurses' expectations, family conflicts, the nature of nursing work, patient factors, and workload were lower compared with the national norm (p < 0.05). The positive coping style score on the Simple Coping Style Scale for pediatric outpatient nurses was (36.66 ± 6.16), and work stressors were positively associated with negative coping styles (p < 0.01). Multiple regression analysis showed that the influencing factors of work stressors among pediatric outpatient and emergency nurses correlated with the authorized size, age, working years of nurses, work department, and negative coping styles. CONCLUSION Negative coping styles were present among pediatric outpatient and emergency nurses and were associated with work stressors. The influencing factors of stressors mainly correlated with the clinical establishment, age, years of employment as a nurse, work department, and negative coping styles.
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- Nan Song
- Department of Nursing, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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Taiwo M, Oyekenu O, Ekeh F, Dey AK, Raj A. Gender differences in work attendance among health care workers in Northern Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. EClinicalMedicine 2022; 52:101605. [PMID: 35936022 PMCID: PMC9347235 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the overwork of health care workers (HCWs) and greater household burdens for women. This study examines gender differences in HCWs' work attendance under COVID-19 and household burdens as a potential mediator of the gender difference in Northern Nigeria. Methods From April to May 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional survey on work and household burdens with a convenience sample of male and female HCWs (N=334) across 16 facilities in the Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states in Northern Nigeria. We used a series of multilevel modified Poisson regression models to examine the associations between gender and HCW work attendance. We also tested the mediation effect of household burdens on this observed association. Findings Only 2·10% of HCWs reported <5 days of work in a typical week; 35·33% worked 6-7 days a week (i.e., HCW overwork). Males were more likely than females to report HCW overwork (46·33% vs. 22·93%), and females were more likely than males to report an increase in household burden (59·24% vs. 40·68%). Adjusted regression models found that men were more likely than women to report HCW overwork (ARR: 1·76, 95% CI: 1·17-2·66). Increased household burdens mediated 9 percent of the total effect between gender and HCW work attendance. Interpretation The COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Nigeria made female HCWs contend with the dual burdens of formal and informal care work. This contributes to lower attendance among female HCWs and overwork for their male counterparts. Funding Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Numbers: OPP1163682 & INV018007.
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- Center on Gender Equity and Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Center on Gender Equity and Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, USA
- Department of Education Studies, Division of Social Sciences, University of California, San Diego, USA
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Work Conditions of Italian Nurses and Their Related Risk Factors: A Cohort Investigatory Study. Diseases 2022; 10:diseases10030050. [PMID: 35997355 PMCID: PMC9397050 DOI: 10.3390/diseases10030050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Nursing is a satisfying employment pathway, as nurses preserve lives, but it is also considered one of the most stressful care professions. Nursing is a lifesaving and highly satisfying profession, yet it is considered one of the most stressful occupations. This study aimed to assess differences in anxiety, depression and stress states among nurses according to gender, work history, shift and body mass index (BMI) characteristics. (2) Methods: An online questionnaire was addressed to all Italian nurses during May 2022, investigating anxiety, depression and stress conditions according to the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21) and sampling characteristics, such as sex, work experience, shift and BMI values. (3) Results: A total of 408 Italian nurses answered the questionnaire. Significant differences between the following were reported: anxiety levels and work experience, since nurses employed over 6 years reported higher anxiety levels than their younger colleagues (p = 0.035); depression levels and sex (p = 0.017), as females reported higher depression levels than males; and also between depression levels and BMI levels (p = 0.003), as 5.90% of overweight and 2.50% of obese participants reported extremely severe depression. By considering stress levels according to sampling characteristics, significant differences were registered according to BMI levels (p < 0.001), as overweight subjects reported higher stress levels (7.40%) than the other subgroups. Finally, significant associations were recorded between anxiety, depression and stress conditions with sex, work experience, shift and BMI. (4) Conclusions: The data were in agreement with the current literature, indicating that nurses might take care not only of their patients but also of themselves, in both the physical and mental aspects.
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Azemi S, Dianat I, Abdollahzade F, Bazazan A, Afshari D. Work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health of hospital nurses. Work 2022; 72:1007-1014. [PMID: 35634826 DOI: 10.3233/wor-210264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The limited research has focused on the relationship between work-related stress and self-efficacy in relation to mental health problems in nurses. OBJECTIVE This multi-hospital cross-sectional survey investigated the relationships between work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health status of hospital nurses in Tabriz, Iran. METHODS Four hundred hospital nurses completed a questionnaire including demographic and job details, Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Management Standards Revised Indicator Tool (MS-RIT), General Self-Efficacy (GSE-10) scale, and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). A three-step hierarchical logistic regression modelling was used. RESULTS Work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health problems were significantly related to each other. The results of the regression modelling revealed that working overtime and number of patients cared for were significant positive predictors, while job tenure as well as control and relationships dimensions of work stress were significant negative predictors of mental health problems, with the final model explaining 21% of the variance in the outcome measure. Addition of self-efficacy at step 3 did not result in a significant change in the variance from previous steps. CONCLUSIONS The results provide further support for stress prevention strategies focused at the job (e.g., better organisation of work demands) and organisational (e.g., improving employee participation and involvement in work) levels.
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- Sonia Azemi
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Ergonomics, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Ergonomics, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Factors Associated with Job Stress among Hospital Nurses: A Meta-Correlation Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19105792. [PMID: 35627328 PMCID: PMC9140361 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19105792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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This study aims to investigate research trends concerning job stress among hospital nurses. Articles about job stress among hospital nurses published in English from 2008 to 2018 were searched. In the first search, 2673 articles were extracted from the MEDLINE, EMBASE, KoreaMed, KERIS, KISS, KISTI, and KMbase databases. Altogether, 154 articles were used in the systematic review and meta-analysis. Thirty-nine variables were explored regarding job stress. Among the major variables, insufficient job control, personal conflict, and burnout had a positive correlation. In contrast, intention to stay, job satisfaction, and personal accomplishment had a negative correlation. In the meta-analysis conducted in relation to a specific conceptual framework, the negative-outcome factors showed significant positive correlations with job stress, whereas the positive-outcome factors showed significant negative correlations with job stress. This study identified factors associated with job stress in nurses through a meta-correlation analysis, and the overall correlation coefficient was relatively high at 0.51. Job factors and moderators had significant meta-correlation coefficients. These results can be utilized in clinical practice and research to help develop intervention programs to relieve job stress among nurses.
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Sekoni O, Mall S, Christofides N. The relationship between protective factors and common mental disorders among female urban slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263703. [PMID: 35134096 PMCID: PMC8824382 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND On the African continent, many people live in conditions of adversity known to be associated with the onset of mental disorders, yet not all develop a mental disorder. The prevalence of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety in the general population of Nigeria is comparatively low. Prevalence data of mental disorders in slum settings in Nigeria is sparse. There is a need to better understand the relationship between protective factors and the occurrence of common mental disorders in the Nigerian slum context. This study aimed to describe the relationship between protective factors and the occurrence of common mental disorders among female urban slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. METHODS AND FINDINGS A cross sectional household survey of 550 women was conducted in slum settlements in Ibadan, Nigeria. Interviewer administered questionnaires were completed to elicit information on protective factors (social connectedness, self-esteem, social support, resilience) and common mental disorders (depression, anxiety and stress). The DASS-21 was used to measure common mental disorders and protective factors were measured using the Social Connectedness Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Resilience scale and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. A multivariable logistic regression model was employed to examine associations while adjusting for relevant confounders. Common mental disorders were reported by 14.0% of the respondents. Resilience and social support were found to be protective against reporting symptoms of common mental disorders. Women who reported higher levels of social support and resilience were less likely to report common mental disorders (OR:0.96, 95% CI 0.93, 0.98) and (OR:0.95, 95% CI 0.91, 0.99) respectively. Women who were 65 years and older were also less likely to report the occurrence of common mental disorders (OR:0.38, 95% CI 0.15, 0.98) compared to those aged 18-34 years. CONCLUSION Social support and resilience appear to be protective against common mental disorders among these respondents. Further research should be conducted to explore the pathways through which protective factors reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of common mental disorders. This would be important in the development of mental health interventions.
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- Olutoyin Sekoni
- Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Guateng, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Guateng, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Guateng, South Africa
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Shapiro D, Duquette CE, Zangerle C, Pearl A, Campbell T. The Seniority Swoop: Young Nurse Burnout, Violence, and Turnover Intention in an 11-Hospital Sample. Nurs Adm Q 2022; 46:60-71. [PMID: 34860802 DOI: 10.1097/naq.0000000000000502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We sought to understand whether nurses aged 20 to 29 years burnout and intend to turnover in higher proportions than more senior nurses, and if so, why. Guided by Maslow's hierarchy, we used brief inventories to assess hospital-based bedside nurses at 11 hospitals in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island (n = 3549/9520) prior to the pandemic. In a second study, we compared scheduling policies, bargaining, and Magnet status to see whether these variables predicted worsened burnout rates in young nurses. In a pattern that appears like a swooping line when graphed, nurses aged 20 to 29 years reported higher burnout and intention to leave than more senior nurses. They also reported being punched, bitten, spit on, kicked, or otherwise physically struck more often, worked more long shifts, worked more nights, and reported more dehydration and poorer sleep. Notably, age alone was not a strong predictor of turnover until burnout was added to the model, indicating that there is no inherent millennial trait resulting in higher turnover. Instead, preventing and addressing burnout is key to retention. When comparing hospital characteristics, only scheduling perks for senior nurses predicted the seniority swoop pattern. We offer 9 recommendations to reduce burnout and turnover in young nurses.
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- Daniel Shapiro
- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania (Drs Shapiro and Pearl); Nursing Affairs Lifespan Health, Providence, Rhode Island (Dr Duquette); and Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Drs Zangerle and Campbell)
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Xie Y, Tian J, Jiao Y, Liu Y, Yu H, Shi L. The Impact of Work Stress on Job Satisfaction and Sleep Quality for Couriers in China: The Role of Psychological Capital. Front Psychol 2021; 12:730147. [PMID: 34970180 PMCID: PMC8712337 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.730147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective: Work stress is one of the urgent public health problems, which has aroused wide attention. In addition, work stress also has a negative impact on the development of enterprises. This study has three purposes: (1) to understand the current status of working stress among couriers, (2) to examine the association between work stress, job satisfaction and sleep quality of Chinese couriers, and (3) to verify the mediating role of psychological capital. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 3000 couriers in Beijing of China from January to December 2019 using cluster stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to describe demographic characteristics of respondents. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation among work stress, job satisfaction, sleep quality, and psychological capital. The mediating analysis was calculated role of psychological capital. Results: A total of 2831 participants were included in this study. The average score of work stress was 2.49 ± 0.76. Work stress was negatively correlated with job satisfaction (r = -0.266, P < 0.01), sleep quality (r = -0.142, P < 0.01), and psychological capital (r = -0.268, P < 0.01), respectively. The direct effect of work stress on job satisfaction is -0.223, and the total effect of work stress on job satisfaction is -0.267. The a*b*c' is positive, indicating the mediating role psychological capital has in explaining the relationship between couriers' work stress and job satisfaction. Moreover, psychological capital plays a mediating role between work stress and sleep quality among couriers. Conclusion: Couriers face certain work stress and should be paid attention to and psychological capital can effectively alleviate the work stress of couriers, so measures can be taken to improve it, promoting healthy development of employees and organizations.
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- Yujin Xie
- Labor Model Health Management Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Management, School of Health Management, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hospital Office, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Labor Model Health Management Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Labor Model Health Management Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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"Burnout syndrome and association with work stress in nursing staff in public hospital of the northern border of Mexico". Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2021; 35:571-576. [PMID: 34861947 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2021.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Currently in Mexico, there is a lack of published research assessing nursing burnout in a consistent manner. The pressure of having to provide quality care to low income patients can be a serious factor triggering work stress in the nursing professional. The aim of this study was to establish the connection between burnout, work stress and both demographic and labor factors in nursing staff. A sample of 424 nurses participated in the descriptive and cross-sectional study. Each of the participants answered a questionnaire with two validated instruments, the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey and the Nursing Stress Scale, both in their Spanish version, as well as a demographic and labor survey of the authors' own creation. A bivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine any significant association between the variables. We found a prevalence of 65.09% in mid-level burnout syndrome among the female sex. Men, on the other hand, featured a high level of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, whereas the female sex showed significantly lower levels of depersonalization. Most of the staff showed acute stress levels. Some factors found in the potential development of burnout were work shift, position, department and gender.
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Listopad IW, Michaelsen MM, Werdecker L, Esch T. Bio-Psycho-Socio-Spirito-Cultural Factors of Burnout: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Literature. Front Psychol 2021; 12:722862. [PMID: 34925130 PMCID: PMC8672245 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.722862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: Burnout is a widespread, multifactorial, and mainly psychological phenomenon. The pathogenesis of burnout is commonly described within the bio-psycho-social model of health and disease. Recent literature suggests that the phenomenon of burnout may be broader so that the three dimensions might not reflect the multifaceted and complex nature of the syndrome. Consequently, this review aims to identify the diversity of factors related to burnout, to define overarching categories based on these, and to clarify whether the bio-psycho-social model adequately describes the pathogenesis of burnout-holistically and sufficiently. Method: Five online databases (PubMed, PubPsych, PsychARTICLES, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and Google Scholar) were systematically searched using defined search terms to identify relevant studies. The publication date was set between January 1981 and November 2020. Based on the selected literature, we identified factors related to burnout. We aggregated these factors into a comprehensible list and assigned them to overarching categories. Then, we assigned the factors to the dimensions of an extended model of health and disease. Results: We identified a total of 40 burnout-related factors and 10 overarching categories. Our results show that in addition to biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors, various factors that can be assigned to a spiritual and work cultural dimension also play an important role in the onset of burnout. Conclusion: An extended bio-psycho-socio-spirito-cultural model is necessary to describe the pathogenesis of burnout. Therefore, future studies should also focus on spiritual and work cultural factors when investigating burnout. Furthermore, these factors should not be neglected in future developments of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention options.
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- Ian W. Listopad
- Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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Couarraze S, Delamarre L, Marhar F, Quach B, Jiao J, Avilés Dorlhiac R, Saadaoui F, Liu ASI, Dubuis B, Antunes S, Andant N, Pereira B, Ugbolue UC, Baker JS, Clinchamps M, Dutheil F. The major worldwide stress of healthcare professionals during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic - the international COVISTRESS survey. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257840. [PMID: 34614016 PMCID: PMC8494302 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has initiated an upheaval in society and has been the cause of considerable stress during this period. Healthcare professionals have been on the front line during this health crisis, particularly paramedical staff. The aim of this study was to assess the high level of stress of healthcare workers during the first wave of the pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS The COVISTRESS international study is a questionnaire disseminated online collecting demographic and stress-related data over the globe, during the pandemic. Stress levels were evaluated using non-calibrated visual analog scale, from 0 (no stress) to 100 (maximal stress). RESULTS Among the 13,537 individuals from 44 countries who completed the survey from January to June 2020, we included 10,051 workers (including 1379 healthcare workers, 631 medical doctors and 748 paramedical staff). The stress levels during the first wave of the pandemic were 57.8 ± 33 in the whole cohort, 65.3 ± 29.1 in medical doctors, and 73.6 ± 27.7 in paramedical staff. Healthcare professionals and especially paramedical staff had the highest levels of stress (p < 0.001 vs non-healthcare workers). Across all occupational categories, women had systematically significantly higher levels of work-related stress than men (p < 0.001). There was a negative correlation between age and stress level (r = -0.098, p < 0.001). Healthcare professionals demonstrated an increased risk of very-high stress levels (>80) compared to other workers (OR = 2.13, 95% CI 1.87-2.41). Paramedical staff risk for very-high levels of stress was higher than doctors' (1.88, 1.50-2.34). The risk of high levels of stress also increased in women (1.83, 1.61-2.09; p < 0.001 vs. men) and in people aged <50 (1.45, 1.26-1.66; p < 0.001 vs. aged >50). CONCLUSIONS The first wave of the pandemic was a major stressful event for healthcare workers, especially paramedical staff. Among individuals, women were the most at risk while age was a protective factor.
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- Sébastien Couarraze
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University Hospital of Toulouse, University Toulouse 3-Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
- UMR EFTS, Université Toulouse 2 –Jean Jaurès, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University Hospital of Toulouse, University Toulouse 3-Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, LaPSCo, Physiological and Psychosocial Stress, University Hospital of Toulouse, CHU Toulouse, France
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- Hong Kong Baptist University, Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- Hong Kong Baptist University, Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, College of Sciences and Theoretical Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- University of Taipei, Exercise and Health Science, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Université de Genève, UNIGE, Fondation INARTIS, Genève, Switzerland
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- ISPA—Instituto Universitário, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, APPsyCI—Applied Psychology Research Center Capabilities & Inclusion, Lisboa, Portugal
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- University Hospital of Clermont Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clinical Research and Innovation Direction—Biostatistics, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- University Hospital of Clermont Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clinical Research and Innovation Direction—Biostatistics, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- University of the West of Scotland, Institute for Clinical Exercise & Health Science, School of Health and Life Sciences, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
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- Hong Kong Baptist University, Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Preventive and Occupational Medicine, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, LaPSCo, Physiological and Psychosocial Stress, University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Preventive and Occupational Medicine, WittyFit, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Listopad IW, Esch T, Michaelsen MM. An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Between Spirituality, Work Culture, and Burnout: The Need for an Extended Health and Disease Model. Front Psychol 2021; 12:723884. [PMID: 34589028 PMCID: PMC8473891 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.723884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Apart from biological, psychological, and social factors, recent studies indicate that spirituality and work culture also play an important role in the onset of burnout. Hence, the commonly applied bio-psycho-social model of health and disease might not be sufficient to comprehensively explain and describe burnout. This study empirically investigates the relationship between spirituality (operationalized by perceived meaningfulness of work) and work culture (operationalized by sense of homeliness of the working environment) with burnout risk and work engagement. For this purpose, an anonymous cross-sectional data collection with fully standardized questionnaires and selected socio-demographic and work-related items was conducted among working adults (n = 439) from different industries via social media and local health service centers. For all scales and subscales, we found significant moderate to strong correlations. Furthermore, positive meaning within the perceived meaningfulness of work scale was the largest beta coefficient for burnout (β = -0.65) and work engagement (β = 0.62). Within sense of homeliness, the largest beta coefficient for burnout was needs fulfillment (β = -0.34) and work engagement emotional connection (β = 0.36). The strong associations suggest that the current health and disease model needs to be expanded to a bio-psycho-socio-spirito-cultural model to be able to sufficiently describe burnout. The perceived meaningfulness of work and a sense of homeliness should be adequately considered when examining the onset of burnout, describing burnout as a concept, and explaining work engagement.
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- Ian W Listopad
- Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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Iremeka FU, Eseadi C, Ezenwaji C, Ezenwaji IO, Okide CC, Ogbonna CS, Onwuchekwe SI. Effect of School-based Rational-Emotive Behaviour Program on Burnout Among Adult Learners: Moderating Influence of Participants' Demographic Variables. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00393-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Biganeh J, Ashtarinezhad A, Behzadipour D, Khanjani N, Tavakoli Nik A, Bagheri Hosseinabadi M. Investigating the relationship between job stress, workload and oxidative stress in nurses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2021; 28:1176-1182. [PMID: 33464196 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1877456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objectives. Occupational stress and workload are common risk factors among nurses that increase absenteeism, reduce the quality and quantity of patient care, increase care costs and increase the patient safety risk. The relation between these risk factors and oxidative stress levels has not been clearly defined. Methods. This study was conducted with 258 participants (126 nurses as the case group and 132 healthy adults as the control group). Information was collected using a demographic questionnaire, the nurses' occupational stress scale and the NASA task load index workload questionnaire. Blood samples were taken from the participants and then the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured in the serum samples. Independent t tests and one-way analysis of variance were used for statistical analysis. Results. SOD and TAC were significantly higher and MDA was significantly lower among the case group compared to the control group. TAC levels significantly decreased with increased stress. MDA levels showed negative associations with stress and workload. Nurses experience high levels of occupational stress and workload. Conclusion. Biomarkers such as SOD, TAC and MDA are the most important predictors of work stress and overwork in this study.
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- Jamal Biganeh
- School of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Air Pollution Research Centre, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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Pullishery F, Asali AA, Ibrahim N, Tobji W. Prevalence of burnout and practice-related risk factors among dentists in Saudi Arabia. SAUDI JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/sjos.sjoralsci_93_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Moreno-Jiménez JE, Blanco-Donoso LM, Rodríguez-Carvajal R, Chico-Fernández M, Montejo JC, Garrosa E. The Moderator Role of Passion for Work in the Association between Work Stressors and Secondary Traumatic Stress: A Cross-Level Diary Study among Health Professionals of Intensive Care Units. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2020; 12:907-933. [PMID: 32777169 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Secondary traumatic stress (STS), a construct formed by compassion fatigue, shattered assumptions, and symptomatology, has been scarcely studied in intensive care units (ICU). In these units, healthcare workers encounter daily work stressors which impact on their health and well-being. Also, previous literature revealed a passion for caring among these workers, finding two types: harmonious passion, which may protect them against negative outcomes, and obsessive passion, which may boost negative consequences. We aim to study whether both types of passion could moderate the relationships between daily work stressors and STS. METHODS In all, 265 assessments were collected at ICUs from different hospitals in Spain through a diary approach (53 health workers × 5 days at two time points per day). RESULTS First, daily work stressors were positive predictors of symptomatology; secondly, dispositional harmonious passion was a negative predictor of both compassion fatigue and shattered assumptions, also presenting a buffering effect between daily work stressors and daily shattered assumptions. Finally, dispositional obsessive passion showed positive relationships with both shattered assumptions and symptomatology, also presenting a boosting effect between daily work stressors and daily symptomatology. CONCLUSIONS This study allows us to deepen our understanding of STS in ICUs and to boost preventive proposals. Practical implications are discussed.
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- Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre de Madrid, Service of Intensive Medicine, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre de Madrid, Service of Intensive Medicine, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid-Faculty of Psychology, Madrid, Spain
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Ta'an WF, Al-Dwaikat TN, Dardas K, Rayan AH. The relationship between occupational stress, psychological distress symptoms, and social support among Jordanian healthcare professionals. Nurs Forum 2020; 55:763-771. [PMID: 32761634 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Occupational stress is a major problem for healthcare providers, with some professionals experiencing higher numbers of stressful situations than others. Although it is difficult to eliminate stress in professionals' daily lives, providing social support can lower psychological distress symptoms. This study aims to investigate the relationship between occupational stress and social support, and the effects of social support on psychological distress symptoms of healthcare professionals. A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized. Self-administered questionnaires were completed by a convenience sample of 211 participants (physicians, nurses, and pharmacists) from a Jordanian hospital. Bivariate analyses were used to examine the relationships between the study variables. Multiple regression analyses were used to determine if occupational stress, demographic characteristics, and social support predict depression, anxiety, and stress. Results showed that healthcare professionals with more social support showed less depression than those with a lower score of social support. Females had higher scores of depression and anxiety than males. Pharmacists had significantly higher occupational stress than both nurses and physicians. Occupational stress negatively influences healthcare professionals' mental health. To improve the productivity and psychological wellbeing of healthcare professionals, occupational stress should be diminished by implementing effective management approaches to facilitate social support for healthcare professionals.
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- Wafa'a F Ta'an
- Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Pan C, Wang H, Chen M, Cai Y, Xiao C, Tang Q, Koniak-Griffin D. Mindfulness-Based Intervention For Nurses In AIDS Care In China: A Pilot Study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2019; 15:3131-3141. [PMID: 31806979 PMCID: PMC6850674 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s223036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Workplace stress among nurses providing care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus is a serious problem in China that may increase rates of job burnout and affect quality of care. Mindfulness-based intervention has been shown to be effective in relieving stress and burnout in nurses. Therefore, we designed a mixed-method pilot study to evaluate a mindfulness-based intervention for nurses providing care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus. METHODS Twenty nurses caring for people living with human immunodeficiency virus in the First Hospital of Changsha, China participated in a mindfulness-based intervention for 2 hr sessions weekly for 6 weeks. The Perceived Stress Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used to collect data before and after the mindfulness-based intervention. Participants were invited to attend an in-depth interview 1 week after the end of the mindfulness-based intervention to give feedback. RESULTS The quantitative analyses revealed a significant change in Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire scores. There were no significant differences between pre- and post-intervention measures of any other variables. Qualitative results showed nurses experienced a decrease in work and daily life pressures; improvements in communications with patients, colleagues and families, with better regulation of negative emotions, and acceptance of other people and attention. CONCLUSION This study supports the acceptability and potential benefits of the mindfulness-based intervention in helping nurses caring for people living with human immunodeficiency virus to manage stress and emotions, and improve their acceptance of others and attention. A larger study with a randomized controlled trial design is warranted to confirm the effectiveness of this mindfulness-based intervention.
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- Chen Pan
- Department of Clinical Psychology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan410013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Fundamental Nursing, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan410013, People’s Republic of China
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- AIDS Department of the First Hospital of Changsha, Hunan410005, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan410013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Psychology, School of Humanities and Management, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan410208, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan410013, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing of University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA90095-1702, USA
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Dubale BW, Friedman LE, Chemali Z, Denninger JW, Mehta DH, Alem A, Fricchione GL, Dossett ML, Gelaye B. Systematic review of burnout among healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1247. [PMID: 31510975 PMCID: PMC6737653 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7566-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Burnout is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion from long-term exposure to emotionally demanding work. Burnout affects interpersonal skills, job performance, career satisfaction, and psychological health. However, little is known about the burden of burnout among healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS Relevant articles were identified through a systematic review of PubMed, Web of Science (Thomson Reuters), and PsycINFO (EBSCO). Studies were selected for inclusion if they examined a quantitative measure of burnout among healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa. RESULTS A total of 65 articles met our inclusion criteria for this systematic review. Previous studies have examined burnout in sub-Saharan Africa among physicians (N = 12 articles), nurses (N = 26), combined populations of healthcare providers (N = 18), midwives (N = 2), and medical or nursing students (N = 7). The majority of studies assessed burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The highest levels of burnout were reported among nurses, although all healthcare providers showed high burnout. Burnout among healthcare providers is associated with their work environments, interpersonal and professional conflicts, emotional distress, and low social support. CONCLUSIONS Available studies on this topic are limited by several methodological challenges. More rigorously designed epidemiologic studies of burnout among healthcare providers are warranted. Health infrastructure improvements will eventually be essential, though difficult to achieve, in under-resourced settings. Programs aimed at raising awareness and coping with burnout symptoms through stress management and resilience enhancement trainings are also needed.
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- Benyam W Dubale
- Department of Psychiatry, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Kresge 505, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- The Chester M. Pierce, M.D. Division of Global Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- The Chester M. Pierce, M.D. Division of Global Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Kresge 505, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. .,The Chester M. Pierce, M.D. Division of Global Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Molavynejad S, Babazadeh M, Bereihi F, Cheraghian B. Relationship between personality traits and burnout in oncology nurses. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:2898-2902. [PMID: 31681663 PMCID: PMC6820379 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_423_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nurses burnout is a serious problem which can affect their health, the quality of patient care, and health institutions. Personality traits affect level of nurse burnout, and burnout characteristics vary depending on nurses' personality traits. The present study assessed burnout levels in order to determine stages of burnout in oncology nurses and to analyze the relationship between burnout and demographic characteristics and personality traits. METHODOLOGY This is a cross-sectional study performed on 106 oncology nurses working in Baghaei Hospital affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The main personality traits were assessed using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) and anxiety and depression employing a clinical educational questionnaire. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was utilized to determine burnout levels, the t-test to compare the means, and Pearson correlation to evaluate correlations between personality traits and the different dimensions of the MBI. FINDINGS About 32.1% of the oncology nurses present in this study were in the most severe phase of burnout. Depersonalization and emotional exhaustion had a significant positive correlation with anxiety and depression, whereas personal accomplishment had a negative correlation with anxiety and depression. CONCLUSION A significant number of the oncology nurses experienced the most severe stage of burnout. Given the effects of personality traits on burnout dimensions, they should be taken into account to prevent the burnout syndrome.
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- Shahram Molavynejad
- Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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