The Frequency and Intensity of Job Burnout and Its Determinants in First Level Healthcare Employees in Islamabad- e Gharb in ۲۰۱۵

Background: Job burnout is a syndrome that occurs in response to long-term stress in workplace and declines job satisfaction and motivation in employees. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and intensity of job burnout and its determinants among the first level healthcare employees in Islamabad- e Gharb city.   Methods: In this cross-sectional study, ۱۳۶ employees of health care centers of Islamabad- e Gharb in ۲۰۱۵ were selected through census method and based on inclusion criteria. The data collection tool was the Maslach burnout inventory that is a valid and reliable tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive Statistics, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests and through SPSS ۱۶ software.   Results: The frequency of job burnout was mild in ۴۷.۸% of employees and moderate in ۵۲.۲% of them. The intensity of job burnout was mild in ۲۵.۷%, moderate in ۷۳.۵% and severe in ۰.۷% of participants. The frequency and intensity of job burnout showed no significant relation with  age, sex, marital status, work experience, level of education, smoking, service location and the type of employment (P>۰.۰۵).   Conclusion: Most employees had moderate and low levels of job burnout. Management strategies are necessary in order to prevent and reduce job burnout. Paying attention to the needs of staff such as increase in salary and benefits and job promotion is recommended.

Keywords:

Job Burnout , Comprehensive health services centers , Health house