Introduction: Medical interns are subject to chronic stress due to long working hours, sleep deprivation and leisure time that can lead to burnout. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of burnout among medical interns of Casablanca University Hospital and to investigate potential its risk factors.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study during March 2017 among medical interns of Casablanca University Hospital. The exploration of burnout was performed using the Maslash Burnout Inventory. Data were collected using a self-questionnaire. Data entry and analysis were performed using SPSS version 16.0 software.
Results: The prevalence of burnout was 90%. Variables statistically associated with it were female gender (p=0.024) and excessive daytime sleepiness (p=0.025) for the “Emotional exhaustion” component, and worked hours for the “Personal fulfilment” component (p=0.05).
Conclusions: This survey revealed a worrying rate of burnout among medical interns. Prevention actions should be undertaken to preserve the mental health of this population at high risk of burnout.