The Prevalence of Burn-Out Syndrome and Its Associated Factors among Workers at a Sugarcane and Sugar Industry in Thailand
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Burn-out Syndrome, Worker, Emotional Exhaustion, Cynicism, Professional InefficacyAbstract
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of burnout and its related factors among employees in a sugarcane and sugar industry. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 390 employees using a burnout questionnaire. The data were analyzed by software package with descriptive statistics using frequency distribution and measures of variation, as well as inferential statistics using Multiple Logistic Regression to analyze data.
The results showed that employees had 6.9 percent burnout. The factors related to statistically significant burnout, included being female (adjusted odds ratio (ORadj) 5.47, 95%CI: 1.33 - 22.56), having good or very good family relationships (ORadj 0.20, 95%CI: 0.06 - 0.68), having a psychiatric disorder (ORadj 12.70, 95%CI: 1.74 - 92.74), and working more than 8 hours per day (ORadj 5.30, 95%CI: 1.50 - 18.73). In conclusion, the prevalence of burnout among employees was relatively low but was significantly associated with both personal and work-related factors. Therefore, this research is useful for organizations to find ways to prevent burnout. The company has established policies to reduce the risk of burnout at work, such as building flexibility at work, as well as providing counseling to employees with psychiatric and stress problems. thereby improving work performance and employees’ well-being.
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