Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el Síndrome de Burnout en trabajadores de salud, año 2023.

Abstract

Burnout syndrome is a silent disorder that affects health professionals in different ways, from the biological to the psychological sphere, negatively interfering even in their family relationships. Objective: Determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about burnout syndrome in health workers, year 2023. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, non-experimental, prospective, transversal to a sample of 100 health professionals, using the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) questionnaire. Results: 75% were female professionals, 71% between 18 to 39 years old, 44% single, 54% were nurses; 24% had between 1 and 5 years of work experience; Regarding the level of knowledge, 63% did not know their functions that can cause burnout, nor the measures they should take to reduce chronic stress; in attitudes, 69% never have enough time with their own family; In practice, 70% are never instructed in appropriate work habits. Conclusion: Important alterations were found in the application of the CAP questionnaire, mainly in practice, most of whom were not educated about work habits that are in accordance with good biological and psychosocial health.