8279849 Burnout among moroccan dentists: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

<h3>Objective</h3> Burnout is a work-related stress syndrome resulting from chronic exposure to job stress which can interfere with dentists’ own wellbeing. This study aims to investigate burnout among dentists in the Fes-Meknes region, Morocco, and to identify associated factors using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). <h3>Material and Methods</h3> A questionnaire comprising sociodemographic information, professional experience and work-related stress factors was completed by 105 dentists. Burnout was measured using the French version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Chi-square tests examined associations between burnout dimensions and sociodemographic and occupational factors. <h3>Results</h3> Illegal dental practice (17.01%), management of complex cases (16.12%) and patient-dentist relationship (15.82%) were the primary sources of occupational stress reported by participants. 62.86% of our study population experienced burnout according to Maslach Burnout Inventory, of which 7.62% experienced high levels of burnout. Burnout level showed no significant association with gender, age, family situation, and work characteristics (years of experience, hours worked per day, number of patients seen per day). However, significant associations were found between specific dimensions of burnout as measured by the MBI and certain factors: depersonalization was significantly associated with dental laboratory-dentist relationship (X2 (2, N = 105) = 6.85, p = 0.032), emotional exhaustion with dental practice management (X2 (2, N = 105) = 8.66, p = 0.013), and personal accomplishment with years of experience (X2 (2, N = 105) = 7.14, p = 0.028). <h3>Conclusion</h3> This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence of burnout and work-related variables that increase the probability of suffering burnout among dentists in the Fes-Meknes region. Addressing these factors could potentially help in mitigating burnout and improving overall well-being among dentists. Further studies are needed to understand the specific mechanisms through which these factors contribute to burnout.