Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among health sciences students in Spain - a systematic review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Burnout syndrome affects over a third of health sciences students in Spain. Academic, mental health, and personal factors like resilience influence this prevalence, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background
- Burnout syndrome is a significant concern among university students globally.
- Health sciences students (HSS) face unique stressors potentially increasing burnout risk.
- Systematic reviews are crucial for understanding the scope of burnout in specific student populations.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and estimate the prevalence of burnout syndrome among HSS in Spain.
- To identify factors associated with burnout in this demographic.
Main Methods
- A comprehensive search of five major databases was conducted up to January 5, 2023.
- PRISMA guidelines were followed for study selection and data extraction.
- Quantitative studies on HSS in Spanish universities reporting burnout prevalence were included.
Main Results
- Twenty-six studies involving 14,437 HSS were analyzed, with nursing, Medicine, and Psychology students being the most represented.
- The mean prevalence of burnout syndrome was 35.3%, though significant variation existed across studies.
- While gender and year of study showed inconsistent associations, academic and mental health variables were consistently linked to burnout. Resilience emerged as a protective factor.
Conclusions
- Burnout syndrome is highly prevalent among health sciences students in Spain.
- Academic, mental health, and personality factors significantly influence burnout.
- Identifying risk and protective factors is essential for developing effective prevention and management strategies to mitigate negative consequences.
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