Estimation of burnout status of women employees of health centers of Tehran city community

Background & Aim: Burnout is an important reason behind reduced performance, which is not only related to employees’ mental health but also their productivity. Thus, identifying the factors affecting it can significantly prevent it and promote the level of services provided. The goal of this research was to assess burnout among female employees of Tehran’s urban community health centers. Methods & Materials: In this descriptive-analytic study, 239 female employees were selected through stratified clustered sampling from a statistical population. Demographic information was collected by a researcher – made questionnaire and the 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). The data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical tests. Results: Based on the results, 11.3% of the employees experienced high levels of emotional exhaustion, 2.5% experienced high levels of depersonalization, and 5.4% experienced a reduced personal accomplishment. There were significant associations between the dimensions of burnout (p