Prevalence of burnout syndrome among social workers in humanitarian aid organizations who provide direct suppor t to vulnerable individuals

Abstract

The burnout is a growing concern in the field of social assistance, especially among social workers who work in humanitarian organizations and have a direct role with vulnerable populations. An approach will be made to the prevalence of this syndrome in this group of workers, as well as to analyze prevention strategies; for this purpose, risk factors and

manifestations of burnout in social workers are identified. These factors contribute to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment characteristic of burnout syndrome. The impact of burnout on the quality of care provided by social workers is analyzed, where it can be noted that emotional exhaustion and depersonalization can negatively affect empathy and the ability to connect with beneficiaries of humanitarian aid programs, which in turn can decrease the effectiveness of interventions and professional job satisfaction. The methodology employed was based on a literature review and critical analysis of relevant academic sources. To address these challenges, prevention and management strategies for burnout.