Burnout Syndrome and associated factors among medical students: a cross-sectional study

• Author(s): Costa, Edméa Fontes de Oliva ; Santos, Shirley Andrade ; Santos, Ana Teresa Rodrigues de Abreu ; Melo, Enaldo Vieira de ; Andrade, Tarcísio Matos de ; Costa, Edméa Fontes de Oliva ; Santos, Shirley Andrade ; Santos, Ana Teresa Rodrigues de Abreu ; Melo, Enaldo Vieira de ; Andrade, Tarcísio Matos de
• Date: 2014
• Origin: Oasisbr
• Subject(s): Burnout Syndrome; Medical Students; Mental Disorder; Medical Education; Occupational Disorder
• Document Type: Journal article
• Language: English

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OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and levels of burnout syndrome among medical students at the Universidade Federal de Sergipe-Brazil and to identify associated factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed with randomly selected students in 2009. The Maslach Burnout Inventory/Student Survey (MBI-SS) and a structured questionnaire on socio demographic characteristics, the educational process, and individual aspects were used. Statistical evaluation of multiple variables was performed through backward stepwise logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of burnout was 10.3% (n = 369). The prevalence was higher among those who did not have confidence in their clinical skills (Odds Ratio–OR = 6.47), those who felt uncomfortable with course activities (OR = 5.76), and those who did not see the coursework as a source of pleasure (OR = 4.68). CONCLUSION: There was a significant prevalence of burnout among the medical students studied. Three variables, in particular, were associated with burnout and were directly related to the medical education process. Preventive and intervention measures must be adopted, and longitudinal studies should be conducted.