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Prevalence and predictors of burnout among nurses during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in hospitals in central Uganda.
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the prevalence of burnout and associated factors among nurses during COVID-19 in central Uganda.
designA cross-sectional design.
settingNurse from one referral and four general hospitals. These were reception centres and cared for patients with COVID-19 in central Uganda.
participants395 nurses.
main outcome measuresBurnout scores.
resultsOf the total 395 participants, 65.1% (n=257) were female; 40% (n=158) had a diploma; 47.1% (n=186) were single; and 39.2% (n=155) had worked for 11-15 years. The results show that 40% (n=158), 41.77% (n=165) and 18.23% (n=77) reported high, average and low levels of burnout, respectively. The results show that the predictors of nurses' burnout were personal protective equipment (PPE) (OR: 7.1, 95% CI 4.08 to 12.31) and increased workload (OR 4.3, 95% CI 2.43 to 7.93).
conclusionThis study of nurses working in hospitals dealing with patients with COVID-19 in central Uganda reported high rates of burnout, and it was associated with PPE and workload. Interventions like contracting new nurses to reduce workload, the WHO guidelines on PPE, adjusting working hours and ensuring hours of effective rest should be adapted.
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