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Burnout syndrome among Libyan physicians in different specialties: an observational cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Mawadda Faruk Benhamza

  • Heebah Alhadi Abdulhamid

  • Boshra Hagi Abusahmin

  • Mohamed Hadi Mohamed Abdelhamid

  • July 13, 2026

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    Burnout syndrome is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment among healthcare professionals.

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    An observational study in Libya assessed burnout in 731 physicians using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey.

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    The study found high burnout rates: 47.1% for emotional exhaustion, 86.3% for depersonalization, and 18.6% for personal accomplishment.

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    Significant risk factors for burnout included age, marital status, specialty, and place of work, with medicine showing the highest rates.

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    Burnout among physicians in Libya is a public health concern, potentially affecting patient care and physician well-being.

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Burnout syndrome among Libyan physicians in different specialties: an observational cross-sectional study

  • by Mawadda Faruk Benhamza, Heebah Alhadi Abdulhamid, Boshra Hagi Abusahmin, Mohamed Hadi Mohamed Abdelhamid

  • July 13, 2026

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