A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Burnout and Associated Factor Among Radiologists in Ethiopia June 2025
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2025-06-01
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Addis Ababa University
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Background: Burnout is a syndrome among health professionals, especially physicians who experience intense occupational stress. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, a feeling of depersonalization, and a sense of ineffective/low personal accomplishment. Higher rates of burnout are often seen across all medical specialties globally negatively influences clinical outcomes. The issue of burnout do not spare the radiology department. Although burnout among radiologists has received growing attention globally, there is a lack of data specifically addressing among Ethiopian Radiologist, the purpose of this study is to evaluate burnout among radiologists in Ethiopia. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of burnout among Ethiopian Radiologist working in Ethiopia, 2025. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January27, 2025 to May27, 2025. Anonymized Google form based 47-item questionnaire including included the standard Maslach burnout inventor-Health Sciences survey (MBI-HSS) was disseminated to radiologists through Telegram group of Radiology society of Ethiopia (RSE). R software 4.5.1 was used for data analysis., Bivariate, and multivariable logistic regression as well as descriptive statistics were analyzed. Result: Among 410 radiologists, 204 completed the survey and were enrolled in the study. The majority of the respondents (79.4%) were males. The age range was 30 to 65 years old, with a mean of 35.5 years and a standard deviation of 7.1. The overall prevalence meeting all three MBI criteria was 26 % (n=53). However, 76.96% (n=157) reported high emotional exhaustion, and 58% (n=119) of respondents reported moderate to high depersonalization, while 52.9% (n=108) maintained a high sense of personal accomplishment. Female radiologist were much more likely of experiencing burnout than males (AOR = 0.31; p = 0.038); a daily caseload of >50 cases greatly increased odds compared to 10-20 cases (AOR = 0.03; p = 0.009); engagement in other income generating activities had 89% reduced odd of burnout (AOR = 0.11; p = 0.001), and each additional year of practice lowered odds by 30% (AOR = 0.70; p = 0.005). Recommended preventive strategies by radiologists included improving working environment, increase income and hiring additional radiologists to reduce workload and stress. Conclusion: In this baseline study assessing burnout among Ethiopian radiologist, 26% met full MBI criteria (elevated EE, increased DP and diminished PA). However, individual subscales revealed alarmingly high rates of EE and DP. High daily caseloads and female gender emerged as significant V risk factors, whereas engagement in other income generating activities and greater year of practice were protective against burnout.
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Maslach burnout inventor-Health Science Survey (MBI-HSS), Burnout, Depersonalization (DP), Emotional Exhaustion(EE)