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Rahmani H, Asgari F, Asgari A, Rahimi H, Ghanbari-Afra L. Occupational Burnout and Its Relationship with the General Health of Emergency Medical Technicians in Kashan. J Arak Uni Med Sci 2025; 28 (4) :301-307
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1- Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
2- MSc of Environmental health engineering, Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
3- Department of Internal-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
4- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
5- Department of Critical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran ,ghanbari.afra91@yahoo.com
2- MSc of Environmental health engineering, Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
3- Department of Internal-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
4- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
5- Department of Critical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran ,
Abstract: (244 Views)
Introduction: Maintaining general health and preventing occupational burnout are two fundamental components of individuals' lives, and each can influence the other. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the relationship between occupational burnout and general health among emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 150 EMTs from Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2020, who were selected by a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: Based on the findings of the present study, the average age of participants was 35.14 ± 8.09 years. The average scores for occupational burnout and general health were 57.98 ± 19.28 and 48.26 ± 10.97, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between occupational burnout and general health (r = 0.613, P < 0.001)
Conclusions: Based on the findings of the present study, occupational burnout and general health among the EMTs were at a moderate level. Higher burnout scores were associated with worsened general health disorders among EMTs. It seems that selecting students interested in prehospital emergency professions can enhance the situation of this feeling in individuals working in this field. Additionally, it is essential for prehospital managers to pay attention to the occupational burnout and general health in order to improve the quality of services provided by the EMTs.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 150 EMTs from Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2020, who were selected by a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: Based on the findings of the present study, the average age of participants was 35.14 ± 8.09 years. The average scores for occupational burnout and general health were 57.98 ± 19.28 and 48.26 ± 10.97, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between occupational burnout and general health (r = 0.613, P < 0.001)
Conclusions: Based on the findings of the present study, occupational burnout and general health among the EMTs were at a moderate level. Higher burnout scores were associated with worsened general health disorders among EMTs. It seems that selecting students interested in prehospital emergency professions can enhance the situation of this feeling in individuals working in this field. Additionally, it is essential for prehospital managers to pay attention to the occupational burnout and general health in order to improve the quality of services provided by the EMTs.
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