Burnout syndrome in workers of a forest-based company with forestry services

Abstract

Objective: To identify the presence of Burnout Syndrome among foresters of a forest-based company. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and population-based cohort study using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), translated and validated for Brazil. The sample consisted of 26 forest foresters and the data collection performed in August 2017, with face-to-face interviews. Results: Of the 26 forest workers, 50% had a moderate level of emotional exhaustion, 35% had a moderate level of depersonalization, and only 12% had a low level of emotional exhaustion. reduced professional achievement; in relation to the presence of the syndrome, 58% is at a mild level and 23% at a moderate level. Conclusion: It was verified that Burnout is present in the lives of some foresters, being urgent the urgent need of elaboration and implementation of strategies that can reduce the work overload in the susceptible individuals and avoid physical and mental damages to their health.