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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
Burnout among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in northern Nigeria
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Published: 22 April 2026
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The demands of patient care predispose healthcare workers to burnout, which can impair service quality. This study assessed the prevalence, pattern, and associated factors of burnout among healthcare workers.
A cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted among 228 healthcare workers recruited from 20 clinical departments of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, using stratified sampling. Data on socio-demographics, lifestyle, and burnout were collected. Burnout was measured with the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Associations with selected factors were tested using Chi-square, with significance set at p≤0.05.
Of 228 recruited, 224 completed the study. Respondents’ mean age was 37.05 (Standard Deviation, SD±8.24) years, with 53.6% males. Burnout prevalence was 23.2%, with 14.2% showing high Emotional Exhaustion (EE), 33.9% high Depersonalization (DP), and 56.7% low Personal Accomplishment (PA). Laboratory scientists (p=0.018) and workers earning <₦30,000 ($53) monthly (p=0.007) had significantly lower PA. Physical inactivity (p=0.011) was associated with higher EE.
Burnout was common among healthcare workers. Addressing welfare and lifestyle modification (e.g., exercise) may help reduce risk.
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“Burnout Among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Nigeria”. 2026. Pyramid Journal of Medicine 9 (1). https://doi.org/10.4081/pjm.2026.555.
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