Burnout and Its Related Factors among Iranian Nursing and Midwifery Faculty Members: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that can have serious negative consequences for healthcare professionals. Nursing and midwifery faculty members are particularly vulnerable to burnout due to the unique challenges they face, such as heavy workloads, competing demands, and limited institutional support. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout and its related factors among Iranian nursing and midwifery faculty members. Material and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on the nursing and midwifery faculty members of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Census sampling was used, and data were collected from June to August 2022 using a two-part questionnaire that assessed individual/occupational characteristics and burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results A total of 116 out of 138 nursing and midwifery faculty members participated (response rate of 84.05%). The mean age of participants was 37.22 (SD=9.45) years. The overall burnout score was 87.75 (SD=17.08), indicating high levels of burnout. The mean scores for the emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment domains were 39.70 (SD=10.23), 25.50 (SD=3.37), and 31.18 (SD=7.45), respectively. Significant differences were found in personal accomplishment scores based on education level, academic rank, and employment status. Additionally, there was a negative correlation between sleep duration and the depersonalization domain (r=-0.192, P=0.03). Conclusion Nursing and midwifery faculty members in Iran experience high levels of burnout, especially in the emotional exhaustion and depersonalization domains. Adopting psychological interventions and providing greater institutional support may help mitigate burnout in this population and ensure the quality of nursing and midwifery education. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 24 No. 02 April’25 Page : 606-613