March 11, 2026 · Emergency medicine journal : EMJ · DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2025-215225

Prevalence and associated factors of burnout and workplace stressors among emergency department healthcare workers in Uganda

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The authors aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout and associated workplace stressors among emergency department healthcare workers in Uganda. They found that 9.7% of participants met the criteria for burnout, with high emotional exhaustion reported by 48.7% of respondents, and identified key stressors such as work overload and poor communication. The study highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve the well-being of ED healthcare workers and enhance emergency care in Uganda.

Jonathan Kajjimu, Diane Rakotomalala, Matthew Allan Heimann, Sarah Oworinawe, Matilda Nanyanzi, Faith Komagum, Conrad Makai, Joseph Kwagala, Mary Ellen Lyon, Daniel Ridelman, Andrew Tagg, Prisca Mary Kizito, Shweta Gidwani

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