Conocimiento, actitudes y prácticas sobre el síndrome de burnout en los trabajadores de salud del área de hemodiálisis del Hospital de Guayaquil IESS Ceibos. Año 2023-2024.

Abstract

Burnout syndrome is a situation that impacts workers facing high levels of work stress. The objective was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about burnout syndrome. Methodology: A descriptive and quantitative approach was used, with a prospective and cross-sectional design. Population: 100 health professionals. The instrument used was the CAP Questionnaire. Results: It was found that 63% of the respondents were women and 37% men. Aged between 30 and 45 years (56%), followed by the range of 25 to 30 years (23%). In terms of marital status, 28% were single, followed by married (33%). The most common profession was nursing graduates (69%), followed by general practitioners (16%). The majority had more than 3 years of work experience in the area (73%). Regarding knowledge of burnout syndrome, 68% showed a good level, 21% a fair level and 11% a poor level. Regarding attitudes, 98% showed positive attitudes, while only 2% were indifferent and there were no negative responses. Regarding practices, 92.60% showed adequate practices, while 7% had inadequate practices. Conclusion: Health professionals in the hemodialysis area of the Hospital de Guayaquil IESS Ceibos have a good level of knowledge, as well as positive attitudes towards this topic. In addition, most of them show adequate practices in relation to burnout syndrome.