High prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of burnout syndrome amongst bacteriologists in Colombia

Bertilda Pedraza Claros; Sebastian de la Hoz Pedraza; Eva Blanco Molinares; MARLENE ISABEL  VELEZ DE LA VEGA; Magaly Escobar Martinez

doi:10.22490/24629448.10951

Vol. 24 No. 47 (2026): 2

Published 2025-06-15

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High prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of burnout syndrome amongst bacteriologists in Colombia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/24629448.10951

Bertilda Pedraza Claros University of Santander

Sebastian de la Hoz Pedraza University of Magdalena

Eva Blanco Molinares University of Santander

MARLENE ISABEL VELEZ DE LA VEGA Colegio Nacional de Bacteriólogos

Magaly Escobar Martinez Universidad Antonio Nariño

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Objetive. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of high risk for burnout syndrome and its associated factors among bacteriologists and their counterparts in Colombia. Method. sing a cross-sectional design, the study included 830 participants. Results. The results indicate that the prevalence of burnout syndrome was 59.7% as per its standard definition. Using alternative definitions, prevalence was 28% under a restrictive definition and 68% under its most inclusive definition. Conclusion. Age and marital status were factors associated with a high prevalence of burnout across the three definitions. Most participants reported high risk for burnout syndrome, highlighting the importance of recognizing this psychological syndrome and implementing strategies to mitigate its occurrence and prevent more serious health problems, both mental and physical.

keywords: Burnout, bacteriologists, stress, risk, mental health

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Pedraza Claros, B., Blanco Molinares, E., VELEZ DE LA VEGA, M. I. ., & Escobar Martinez, M. (2025). High prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of burnout syndrome amongst bacteriologists in Colombia (S. de la Hoz Pedraza, Trans.). NOVA Biomedical Sciences Journal, 24(47), 147-162. https://doi.org/10.22490/24629448.10951

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