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article · South African Family Practice

The lifestyle factors of medical doctors in academic hospitals, Bloemfontein, Free State

Abstract

The challenge remains how medical doctors can live a healthy lifestyle while managing a demanding schedule. This may impact on the management of their patients and the doctors' overall health and well-being. We recommend improving the working conditions by providing healthy meals on-site at hospitals with adequate breaks, reducing the heavy workload and providing exercise facilities.Contribution: The findings from this article may help improve the lifestyles of the identified groups of at-risk doctors and assist them in seeking ways to improve upon this.

Research topics

  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Healthcare Policy and Management

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DOI: 10.4102/safp.v66i1.5979

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