Sources of Work-related Stress and their Effect on Burnout in Midwifery

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine sources of occupational stress and their association with burnout in midwives. 100 midwives (mean age 54.62; SD=11.94) working in gynaecologic and obstetric clinics in Slovak hospitals were included in study. Expanded Nursing Stress Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory were employed. The respondents reported high, average and high levels of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment, respectively. A strong relationship was found between conflict with doctor, supervisor, as well as other midwives, work overload and emotional exhaustion. Positive relationship was found between conflict with both, doctors and other co-workers, work overload and personal accomplishment.