Risk factors for burnout among healthcare workers in an urban Hospital

Abstract

Background: Health systems in developing countries face a growing challenge. Their human resources for health suffer a number of psychosocial hazards, including burnout. This study sought to determine the prevalence and risk factors of burnout using a burnout assessment approach (OLBI) in an urban hospital setting.

Methods: A census of all full-time staff of the Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos was carried out using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory.

Results: The survey response rate was 63.3%, with 57.9% female respondents. The prevalence of burnout was 87.7%, with 136 out of 154 having an OLBI score above 2. Being a maintenance worker and an administrative staff was significantly associated with higher burnout scores (p=0.0003), while the health management and support occupational category was also significantly associated with
higher burnout scores (0.0067).

Conclusion: Burnout was a relevant phenomenon in our setting, with 87.7% of health workers having burnout scores of above 2.

Keywords: Burnout Inventory, Healthcare Workers, Risk Factors, Healthy Workforce