Epidemiology of burnout syndrome in four occupational sectors in Cameroon-impact of the practice of physical activities and sport.
J Mekoulou Ndongo, Ce Bika Lélé, Lj Owona Manga, Pt Moueleu Ngalagou, Cn Ayina Ayina, My Lobe Tanga, W R Guessogo, N Barth, B Bongue, S H Mandengue, Ls Etoundi Ngoa, Pb Assomo Ndemba
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J Mekoulou Ndongo: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
Ce Bika Lélé: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
Lj Owona Manga: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
Pt Moueleu Ngalagou: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
Cn Ayina Ayina: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
My Lobe Tanga: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
W R Guessogo: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
N Barth: Laboratoire EA 4607 SNA-EPIS, Université Jean Monnet, 42100 Saint-Etienne, France.
B Bongue: Laboratoire EA 4607 SNA-EPIS, Université Jean Monnet, 42100 Saint-Etienne, France.
S H Mandengue: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
Ls Etoundi Ngoa: Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon.
Pb Assomo Ndemba: Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, University of Douala, Cameroon.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome (BOS), risk factors and the effect of physical activity in six professions in Cameroon. METHODS: 2012 participants completed questionnaires related to socio-demographic conditions and work perception. Appropriate Maslach burnout Inventory (MBI) psychometers were used for specific professions. Level of physical activity and sports practice was determined using the Ricci and Gagnon scale. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of burnout was 67.9%; with 5.3% high; 34.3% moderate; and 60.4% low degree. 42.2% of victims of BOS were in high loss of personal achievement, 39.9% in high depersonalization of and 38.2% in high emotional exhaustion. Higher prevalence of BOS was found in Army (85.3%) and educational sectors (78.5% in secondary school teachers (SET) and 68% in university teaching staff (UTS)). BOS was significantly associated (p < 0.05) with distance from home to workplace, number of children per participant, number of hospitals attended, number of guards per month, labour hours per day, conflicts with the hierarchy, conflicts with colleagues, poor working conditions, unsatisfactory salary, part time teaching in private university institutions, job seniority, sedentariness. Apart from UTS, no association was observed between the level of physical activity and occurrence of BOS. CONCLUSION: burnout is a reality in occupational environments in Cameroon.
