SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout in Midwives: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Prevalence of Burnout in Healthcare Specialties: A Systematic Review Using Copenhagen and Maslach Burnout Inventories.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2022Pooled it
- Mental health outcomes of quarantine and isolation for infection prevention: a systematic umbrella review of the global evidence.Epidemiology and health · 2020Pooled it
- The effect of group clinical supervision on the burnout levels among midwives: a cluster randomised controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Trial
- Group Clinical Supervision for midwives and burnout: a cluster randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Trial
- Burnout among Polish midwives: mediating role of satisfaction and dispositional optimism.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
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- Construction and validation of the "labour ward job satisfaction scale for midwives (LWJSS-M)" in Spain.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- The relationship between compassion fatigue and psychological resilience among Chinese midwives: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Job Satisfaction Among Midwives in High-Intervention Birthing Rooms: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Overestimating prevalence? Rethinking boundaries and confounders of moral distress.Journal of health psychology · 2025Review
- Disrespect and abuse during childbirth and associated factors among women: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- A qualitative study of contributing factors to burnout among Jordanian midwives.Belitung nursing journal · 2025Article
- Community-based health programme for nurses and midwives: A mixed methods evaluation.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Burnout and organisational stressors among healthcare staff working with adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.PloS one · 2025Article
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Abstract
The prevalence of burnout in midwives has been briefly studied. Given the negative effects of burnout syndrome in the physical and mental health, and also related to the quality of care provided, rates of absenteeism and sick leave; identifying related factors for the syndrome are needed. The aim was to determine the prevalence, levels, and factors related to the burnout syndrome, measured with the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory in midwives. A systematic review and meta-analysis were selected from CINAHL, LILACS, ProQuest, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, and Scopus databases, with the search equation "burnout AND (midwife OR midwives OR nurses midwives)". Fourteen articles were found with a total of 8959 midwives. Most of the studies showed moderate levels of personal burnout. The prevalence obtained was 50% (95% CI = 38-63) for personal burnout; 40% (95% CI = 32-49) for work-related burnout; and 10% (95% CI = 7-13) for client-related burnout. Midwives' age, less experience, and living alone constitute the main related factors, as well as, the scarcity of resources, work environment, and the care model used. Most midwives present personal and work-related burnout, which indicates a high risk of developing burnout. Personal factors and working conditions should be taken into account when assessing burnout risk profiles of midwives.
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