COVID-19 and Burnout among Community Pharmacists in the West Bank – Palestine

Authors

Amjad H. Bazzari, Arab American University, PalestineFollow
Firas H. Bazzari, Arab American University, PalestineFollow

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a strong impact on the physical and mental well-being of healthcare workers. However, the focus has been directed towards nurses and physicians compared to pharmacists. Here, the researchers investigated the prevalence of burnout among community pharmacists in the West Bank – Palestine during the pandemic and the associated COVID-19 factors. The study was conducted using a written questionnaire and the sample included a total of 70 pharmacists. The results showed a burnout prevalence of 45.7% with work-related burnout having the highest impact on both males (50%) and females (54.8%). The level of burnout was independent from demographic factors including age, work experience, gender and job position. High burnout levels were associated with having a relative or friend infected with COVID-19, inadequate availability of preventative measures, increased workload and not receiving enough emotional support, but not with financial distress or fears of contracting COVID-19. The results indicated that community pharmacists as primary healthcare providers and healthcare workers were affected in terms of burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Various factors contributing to burnout were identified, too.

Recommended Citation

Bazzari, Amjad H. and Bazzari, Firas H. (2023) "COVID-19 and Burnout among Community Pharmacists in the West Bank – Palestine," Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث: Vol. 9: Iss. 2, Article 11.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/aaup/vol9/iss2/11