Investigating Factors Related to Job Burnout in Health Workers of Iranshahr City in 1400

Job burnout is a work-related psychological harm that causes emotional problems, reduced personal success, and depersonalization. This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to job burnout among health workers in, Iranshahr City in 1400.

This descriptive analytical study surveyed 150 male and female health workers in Iranshahr City. All participants enrolled in this study using the census method. A two-part questionnaire was applied to collect data, the first part of which gathered demographic information; while the second part concerned with the Maslach Burnout Inventory. SPSS statistical software, version 21 was utilized for data analysis with the implementation of paired t-tests, independent sample t-tests, and one-way analysis of variance.

It was revealed that job burnout was average in  health workers. There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in personal performance intensity scores between various age groups; but the intensity of emotional exhaustion and job depersonalization dimensions did not exhibit any significant difference among age groups (p>0.05). Moreover, there was no significant relationship between job burnout dimensions and the duration of residence in a place among individuals (p>0.05).

Preventing the impact of burnout is crucial for enhancing the lives of patients and improving overall performance within the healthcare system. Attention must be given to eliminating and managing factors that contribute to job burnout.