Background and Aim: Job Burnout syndrome consists of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. The health system personnel to deal with stress because of physical, mental, and emotional intensity are at risk of burnout.
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between burnout and general health of the financial staff hospitals of Tehran.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the sample size consisted of 150 financial administrative personnel employed by university hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences which were selected by random sampling.
The instrument was included demographic information, general health questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout questionnaire, which was already confirmed for its validity and reliability.
Results: The results showed a significant correlation (p<0.001) between burnout and general health therefore public health was reduced with increased burnout.
There was also a significant relationship (p<0.05) between burnout and satisfaction with work and partners. But there was no significant relationship between age, gender, work experience, marital status and income.
Conclusion: Regarding the significant relationship between burnout and public health in this study, the use of improved working conditions and the promotion of mental health personnel is recommended.
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