P-130 THE PREVALENCE OF STRESS AND BURN-OUT AMONG HEALTH CARE-PROFESIONNALS IN THE PREFECTURE OF MÉKNES CITY DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC

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Abstract Introduction Psychiatric related diseases such as burnout and stress have recently begun to attract attention among health professionals espacialy during and in post pandemic period, our study aims to examine whether prevalence of burnout and stress are higher among community nurses and medical staff engaged in public health services of meknes city. Methods Our cross-sectional study involved 200 health workers in public hospitals working under stress during COVID 19 pandemic. A questionnaire was shared with participants during tow month. The degree of stress and burn out symptoms was assessed using the 14-item of perceived stress scale and the 23 items of the Maslach-burnout inventory. Results and discussion 60% were women. A considerable proportion of participants reported higher score of percieved stress (47%) and 43% of respondants are calssed with a higher score of burn-out. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that being married, and parent of children, and involved in intensive care units and in emergency services, were associated with a higher prevalence of stress and burnout. The Prevalence of burnout and stress are significantly elevated among nurses and medical stuff engaged during COVID19 pandemic Conclusion working in emergency services and during public health crisis appear to represent work environment factors contributing to stress and burnout.