Affiliation:
1. MD Anesthesiologist, Msc of Health and Society. Health Science Center, University of Rio Grande do Norte State,Brazil.
2. Medical Student. Health Science Center, University of Rio Grande do Norte State,Brazil.
3. Biologist. Doctor and Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Cell Biology. Health Science Center,University of Rio Grande do Norte State,Brazil.
Abstract
Introduction:The stress due to the work in the health professionals is becoming an important problem.The medicine
promotes high levels of stress,which can result in negative consequences to the professionals. Objective: To evaluate
the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome (BS) and associated factors in pediatricians of neonatal care in Mossoró/RN.
Methods: It was performed a cross-sectional epidemiological study after approval in Research Ethics Committees and
filling the informed consent form.It was applied a questionnaire to the pediatrics,which included biodemographic data
and the Maslach Burnout Inventory, that evaluates the presence of BS. Results: The prevalence of BS was 45.0%.There
was statistical significance for younger physicians,with less time of general and specialist work,higher night workload
and the emotional exhaustion item.Conclusion: Know these factors is important to guide prevention and promotional
care strategies in the occupational health of these professionals.
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