The Association of Burnout Syndrome and Suicide Ideation between Gynecology and Emergency Room Medical Professionals: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background Burnout syndrome and suicide behavior among doctors are a global concern. Work gives workers a sense of social cohesion, belonging, and future stability; yet hectic hours, pressure, and stress increase their distress. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate burnout syndrome and suicidal ideation in gynecological and emergency departments. Method A purposive sample of 300 medical professionals working in gynecology and emergency departments at tertiary care hospitals was recruited. The demographic Sheet, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS) were applied to assess burnout and suicide risk assessment. Findings: Of the overall sample, 188 (62.7%) came from the emergency and 112 (37.3%) from gynecology. Medical professionals have shown a robust connection between burnout syndrome and suicidal ideation. The findings revealed that occupational exhaustion (β = .17, p < .001), depersonalization (β = .27, p < .001) and personal accomplishment (β = .16, p < .001) positively predicted suicidal ideation among medical professionals working in emergency and gynecology department. Burnout syndrome subscales significantly associated and different in term of demographic variables such as gender department, professions, family structure, working hour and experience with reference to chi square (p < 0.001). Working experience in emergency department, working hour per day and working experience could be predictor of occupational burnout syndrome. Conclusion The results of the current study strongly support taking preventive action. The medical health departments of Pakistan must properly explore this matter and take into account a medical staff evaluation of mental health. With this strategy, we can lessen the risk of suicide by providing quick support to medical professionals.