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Elham Faghihzadeh1, Ali Eghtesad2, Muhammad Fawad3
1Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Background:
Medical students face high levels of burnout and mental health issues during training. Understanding associated factors can inform supportive interventions.
Objective:
This study aimed to examine burnout, psychological well-being, and related demographics among Iranian medical students.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 131 medical students at an Iranian University. The instruments used included the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey and the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised. Descriptive statistics, multivariate regression, and tests for group differences were used to analyze the data.
Results:
The MBI-SS subscale scores indicated moderate emotional exhaustion, mean 15.00 (SD 7.08) and academic efficacy, mean 14.98 (SD 6.29), with lower cynicism, mean 10.85 (SD 5.89). The most commonly reported mental health issues were depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Poor psychological well-being was associated with higher overall burnout, but no significant gender differences were found. Burnout levels varied by academic year across all Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey domains.
Conclusions:
Despite their health education, medical students in this study reported significant burnout and mental health distress, with strong associations between the two. These issues may impact student retention and post-graduation practice plans. Supporting well-being during training is critical for positive student and physician outcomes.
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