Abstract:

The burnout is an emotionally negative reaction activated in individuals in response to difficulties encountered with in the work place. The aim of study was to ases the presence of burnout levels and related factors among health works in Bingol Public Hospital. This study was carried out in caregivers in Bingol. Of the 230 health workers in the hospital, 161 were surveyed. The socio-demographic guestionnaire form and Maslach Burnout Inventory were used to collect data. The mean age of participants was 32.8±7.5 years. Of the respondents, 62.1% was nurse. The mean scores taken by the respondents in the emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment sub-scales of the burnout inventory were 18.8±6.8, 6.6±3.6, and 21.1±4.1 respectively. The mean depersonalization score of the nurses was 7.0±3.3, whereas the mean depersonalization score of other healthcare workers (technicians, clinical secretary, etc.) was 5.1±3.9 (p<0.05). The mean emotional exhaustion score of the female staff was 20.0±6.8, whereas it was 17.5±6.7 for the male staff (p<0.05). Correlation analysis indicated that emotional exhaustion increases with increasing weekly working hours. It was found that gender, profession, weekly working hours, and having children were effective on burnout. It is recommended to extend social support provided to employees as well as regulating the working hours.

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