Signs and Symptoms of Burnout Syndrome in Health Providers working at the Infulene Psychiatric Hospital, in the first semester of 2025: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Burnout syndrome is an important occupational health problem among professionals who work in contexts of high emotional demand, such as specialized mental health services. This study aimed to evaluate the signs and symptoms of burnout syndrome among health providers working at the Infulene Psychiatric Hospital, in Maputo, in the first half of 2025. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was carried out,between the months of May and June 2025, 106 health professionals from different categories were included, selected by census sampling. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Burnout Questionnaire in Health Professionals were used, including dimensions of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal fulfillment. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and ANOVA, with a significance level of p<0.05. Results: The sample was predominantly female (68.9%), aged between 30 and 49 years (74.6%) and with more than five years of service (70.8%). The most prevalent signs were: tiredness before starting work (42.9%), tiredness after work (36.4%) and emotional exhaustion during work (25.2%). There was a significant positive correlation between occupational stress and pre-work fatigue (r=0.298; p=0.002), mechanical task performance (r=0.295; p=0.002) and negative discourse about work (r=0.320; p=0.001). The ability to manage the workload showed significant differences between groups (p=0.003). Conclusions: The results show the presence of moderate signs of burnout among the professionals of the Infulene Psychiatric Hospital, particularly associated with occupational stress and the perception of work overload. The need for institutional strategies aimed at promoting mental health and emotional support for workers is reinforced.