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Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout in Midwives: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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  • Nora Suleiman-Martos

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Ceuta, C/Cortadura del Valle SN, 51001 Ceuta, Spain)

  • Luis Albendín-García

    (Andalusian Health Service, Avenida del Sur N. 11, 18014 Granada, Spain)

  • José L. Gómez-Urquiza

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración N. 60, 18016 Granada, Spain)

  • Keyla Vargas-Román

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja SN, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Lucia Ramirez-Baena

    (Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. de la Cruz Roja, 41009 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Elena Ortega-Campos

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Almería, Carretera de Sacramento SN, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Emilia I. De La Fuente-Solana

    (Brain, Mind and Behaviour Research Center (CIMCYC), Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja SN, 18011 Granada, Spain)

Abstract

The prevalence of burnout in midwives has been briefly studied. Given the negative effects of burnout syndrome in the physical and mental health, and also related to the quality of care provided, rates of absenteeism and sick leave; identifying related factors for the syndrome are needed. The aim was to determine the prevalence, levels, and factors related to the burnout syndrome, measured with the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory in midwives. A systematic review and meta-analysis were selected from CINAHL, LILACS, ProQuest, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, and Scopus databases, with the search equation “burnout AND (midwife OR midwives OR nurses midwives)”. Fourteen articles were found with a total of 8959 midwives. Most of the studies showed moderate levels of personal burnout. The prevalence obtained was 50% (95% CI = 38–63) for personal burnout; 40% (95% CI = 32–49) for work-related burnout; and 10% (95% CI = 7–13) for client-related burnout. Midwives’ age, less experience, and living alone constitute the main related factors, as well as, the scarcity of resources, work environment, and the care model used. Most midwives present personal and work-related burnout, which indicates a high risk of developing burnout. Personal factors and working conditions should be taken into account when assessing burnout risk profiles of midwives.

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  • Nora Suleiman-Martos & Luis Albendín-García & José L. Gómez-Urquiza & Keyla Vargas-Román & Lucia Ramirez-Baena & Elena Ortega-Campos & Emilia I. De La Fuente-Solana, 2020. "Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout in Midwives: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-15, January.
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