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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physician burnout and depression are significant concerns in the medical profession.
  • Hopelessness is a key indicator and potential precursor to depression and burnout.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and severity of hopelessness among primary care physicians.
  • To identify factors associated with increased hopelessness in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study design was employed.
  • The Beck Hopelessness Scale was administered to family physicians.
  • Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 23.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were found between severe hopelessness scores and specific factors.
  • Physicians without children (40.9%), with chronic diseases (48.9%), subjected to violence (47%), and dissatisfied with primary care work (53.5%) reported higher hopelessness.

Conclusions:

  • Dissatisfaction within the Family Medicine System requires thorough investigation and intervention.
  • Implementing measures against workplace violence is essential for healthcare professionals.
  • Improving physician satisfaction is directly linked to enhancing patient satisfaction.