EXAMINING THE BURNOUT EPIDEMIC: PREVALENCE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AMONG HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS IN BALOCHISTAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Burnout is a commonly recognized phenomenon that is defined by a prolonged state of exhaustion, both physically and psychologically. This is a condition that almost all medical professionals deal with, mainly because medical profession is so extremely hard and overloaded. This study explores the factors that contribute to burnout and how common it is among health-care worker in Balochistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at different hospitals in Balochistan between January and June of 2023; we carefully looked at the levels of burnout among health-care professionals. Convenience sampling was used to choose the participants, guaranteeing a varied representation. We employed thees American Public Welfare Association. Questionnaire as our all-inclusive burnout assessment instrument. There was statistical analysis done with SPSS 23. Result: We found that participants in our study (n=307) had various degrees of professional well-being. Significantly, 30% (n=92) said they had "no stress or professional burnout," whereas 37% (n=112) said they had "stress but no professional burnout," suggesting that stress was common but controllable. Among those with a 'Fairly likelihood of burnout,' a notable 16% (n=48) required attention to avoid escalation. Furthermore, 10.77% (n=32) of the participants were in the 'Early burnout' stage, highlighting the importance of prompt intervention. Last but not least, 4.3% (n=13) showed indications of "Advance burnout," highlighting the significance of focused assistance for this category. Conclusion: The wide range of experiences seen, from little stress to early and severe burnout, highlights the necessity of specialized therapies and support networks to deal with the complex issues that health-care professionals in this area encounter.