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International Journal of Social and Psychological Aspects of Healthcare

2024 Volume 4

Stigma Surrounding Burnout and Mental Health Issues among Healthcare Workers in Pakistan


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  1. Cyntax Health Projects, Contract Research Organization (CRO) & Corporate Firm, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  2. Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hamdard University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  3. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, Pakistan.
Abstract

Burnout and mental health disorders are widely recognized as important factors in the global health crisis. This study aimed to investigate the stigma associated with burnout and mental health conditions among healthcare providers in Pakistan. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for the study. To assess burnout, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used, while anxiety symptoms were assessed with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), and the severity of work-related depressive symptoms was evaluated using the Occupational Depression Inventory (ODI). The sample consisted of 382 healthcare professionals, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Spearman’s correlation was used to examine the relationship between dimensions of burnout and occupational depression. The findings showed that there was no significant difference in MBI scores across different demographic groups. A weak positive correlation was observed between burnout and occupational depression. All dimensions of burnout were found to be intercorrelated. The study concluded that healthcare workers experience considerable burnout, along with mild anxiety and moderate occupational depression. Males showed higher levels of generalized anxiety compared to females. Higher rates of occupational depression were observed among male workers, those with over 20 years of experience, and professionals employed in nursing and community pharmacy roles.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Malik M, Saeed H, Hussain A, Hashmi A. Stigma Surrounding Burnout and Mental Health Issues among Healthcare Workers in Pakistan. Int J Soc Psychol Asp Healthc. 2024;4:60-7. https://doi.org/10.51847/addHcyQPBW
APA
Malik, M., Saeed, H., Hussain, A., & Hashmi, A. (2024). Stigma Surrounding Burnout and Mental Health Issues among Healthcare Workers in Pakistan. International Journal of Social and Psychological Aspects of Healthcare, 4, 60-67. https://doi.org/10.51847/addHcyQPBW
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