Factors Contributing to Stress and Burnout in Health Care Workers of Physicians in Developing Countries

Abstract

Stress and burnout among doctors and other medical staff in underdeveloped nations were the focus of this research. Factors such as these include financial limitations, emotional strain, overburden, little resources, a bad working environment, and social demands. The study set out to alleviate stress, protect healthcare workers' well-being, and improve healthcare delivery in these nations sustainably by creating focused treatments, supporting policies, and systemic improvements. The COVID-19 epidemic has had a profound influence on burnout, a mental illness defined by emotional lethargy, pessimism, and a lack of efficacy. Problems with staff turnover, emigration rates, sick leave, patient safety, and treatment quality may result. Doctors experience burnout at a higher rate than the general population because they work longer hours and are less satisfied with their careers and lives overall. Because of variations in cultural and organizational variables, the precise prevalence of burnout differs among studies. A mere 34% of NHS workers in 2022 said they did not feel emotionally tired on the job, while 37.4% stated the exact opposite. The rates of burnout were most significant for those working in ambulance duties, among other healthcare professions. With the help of 831 medical professionals from different fields and 912 participants from primary healthcare clinics, this research sought to explore the complicated nature of stress and burnout among healthcare workers in developing nations. Over half of the working-age population experiences professional burnout. Factors that contribute to high levels of psychological distress include dealing with an infected family member, being in quarantine, having a dependent family member, and being exposed to a patient suspected or proven to have the infection.