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Exploring the causes of work-related stress and burnout among doctors in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

Pragna Paramita Mondal1, Tasnima Haque1,2, Judith Johnson3,4

  • 1BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
|January 15, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Burnout in Bangladeshi doctors stems from postgraduate pressures, inadequate mental health support, high workloads, and negative public perceptions. Addressing these requires systemic interventions to improve doctor well-being and healthcare sustainability.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Occupational Health
  • Qualitative Health Research

Background:

  • Global healthcare systems face shortages, particularly in low/middle-income countries.
  • Bangladesh experiences critical health workforce shortages, increasing doctor workload and burnout risk.
  • Limited qualitative research exists on the causes of occupational burnout among Bangladeshi doctors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the multifaceted factors contributing to occupational burnout among doctors in Bangladesh.
  • To provide an in-depth qualitative understanding of the drivers of burnout in this specific context.
  • To inform targeted interventions for improving physician well-being.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory qualitative approach using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.
  • Fifteen semi-structured interviews conducted with diverse medical specialists in Bangladesh.
  • Data analyzed using Atlas.ti version 24, employing a Critical Realist framework.

Main Results:

  • Four key themes emerged: postgraduate phase pressures, insufficient mental health awareness and support, high workload and competing demands, and unhelpful public/media attitudes.
  • Findings indicate that structural, cultural, and organizational factors significantly contribute to burnout.
  • The study highlights the complex interplay of systemic issues affecting doctors' experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Systemic and policy-level interventions are essential to address burnout among Bangladeshi doctors.
  • Improving mental health support, managing workloads, and enhancing public awareness are critical.
  • This research provides the first comprehensive qualitative account of burnout drivers in Bangladesh's medical community, informing future healthcare workforce strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bangladeshburnoutdoctorsmental health awarenessqualitative

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