Factors of Burnout Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents and Fellowships in Times of COVID-19 Crisis: A Mixed-Method Research by Thai University Students

Authors

  • Wiyada Luangdansakul Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000
  • Yuthapong Buddharaksa Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000
  • Inthiporn Kositanurit Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000
  • Nithra Kitreerawutiwong Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000

Keywords:

Burnout, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency, Fellowship, COVID-19 Crisis

Abstract

This research aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome (BS), contributing and protective factors for BS during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We performed cross-sectional mixed-method research among Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) residents and Fellowships at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital between December 2021 and March 2022. The Thai version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey was used to assess burnout before in-depth interviews. Based on review of the literatures, semi-structured interviews were undertaken. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a content analysis approach. Results: A total of 19 participants were interviewed. Overall prevalence of OB-GYN residents and fellowships-BS was 63.2%. Significant contributing factors to BS: (i) high workload and work-life balance, (ii) workload on education (iii) research during training, (iv) cultural Values of Medicine, and (v). feared contracting COVID-19. The protective factors for BS reduction were: (i) peer and family support, (ii) support and protection from physician mentors and (iii) need free time. Conclusions: Prevalence of BS in OB-GYN residents and fellowships was 63.2%. Factors contributing to BS may predict the condition and protective factors to help develop guidelines for BS prevention.

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Luangdansakul, W., Buddharaksa, Y., Kositanurit, I., & Kitreerawutiwong, N. (2023). Factors of Burnout Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents and Fellowships in Times of COVID-19 Crisis: A Mixed-Method Research by Thai University Students. Trends of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, 11(2), 62–82. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Humanties-up/article/view/260101

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