Burnout, workload cause unethical behaviour among Nigerian health workers – Expert
Experts in the health sector in the North-East have identified burnout as major cause of unethical behaviour among health workers towards patients in the country.
The experts including health professionals, academics, activists and patients spoke while responding to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey on unprofessional attitudes of health personnel in Bauchi, Damaturu, Dutse, Gombe, Maiduguri and Yola.
They defined burnout as the state of having no energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard.
“Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
“It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands”.
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