ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BURNOUT AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG RESIDENT DOCTORS IN CLINICAL SPECIALTIES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: Resident doctors are currently and consistently strained by high workload, migration and poor remuneration which could potentially affect the quality of healthcare provision.
Objectives: The study aimed to assess the association between burnout and job satisfaction among resident doctors in clinical specialties in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytical study of 420 resident doctors in tertiary hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria. Data were collected using Oldenburg Burnout Inventory and Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire from selected departments. Data were analysed using IBM statistical package 23.0. Test of significance was set at 0.05.
Results: The mean age of participants was 34.11 ± 5.08 with age range 23 to 53 years. The prevalence of overall burnout among resident doctors was 84.3%, disengagement group was 4.8%, exhaustion group was 6.9% and non – burnout group was 4.0%. The prevalence of general satisfaction among resident doctors was 39.2%, intrinsic satisfaction was 40% and extrinsic satisfaction was 58.8%. There was a significant weak negative correlation with Job satisfaction. Burnout Vs General satisfaction (R = -0.366, p < 0.0001), Intrinsic satisfaction (R = -0.318, p < 0.0001) and Extrinsic satisfaction (R = -0.342, p < 0.0001).
Conclusion: Resident doctors were found to have high prevalence of burnout with low job satisfaction and a significant weak negative linear correlation. The required number of resident doctors should be ensured at all times for improved quality of life and patient care.