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@article{187419,
        author = {Dr.Sandesh Londhe and Sushil chavan and Dr.Krishna Kumar Singh and Dr Amar Damle},
        title = {PREVALNCE OF BURNOUT SYNDROME IN FARMERS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {6042-6048},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187419},
        abstract = {Background- Burnout syndrome is recognized globally as an occupational phenomenon resulting from prolonged exposure to chronic workplace stress, manifesting as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Individuals in physically and emotionally demanding occupations, such as agriculture, are increasingly affected. Farmers face unique occupational stressors, including long working hours, unpredictable weather, fluctuating market prices, and debt, which predispose them to burnout. This study addresses a recognized need for comprehensive research exploring the prevalence and contributing factors of burnout among Indian farmers.
Methodology: - This Observational study utilized a convenience sampling method on a sample size of 158 farmers. Burnout syndrome was assessed using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics 20.0, which included descriptive statistics and Multiple Linear Regression to investigate the association between socio-demographic variables and burnout levels.
Result: - The study revealed an overall prevalence of 61.18% of farmers exhibited symptoms of burnout (Moderate: 52.4%; High: 6.9%). The mean Total OLBI Score was 45.37 ± 8.06. Multiple Linear Regression analysis showed that Age had a significant positive correlation (p = 0.034) with burnout scores, suggesting older farmers experience slightly higher burnout levels. Conversely, working hours showed no significant association (p = 0.746) with burnout.
Conclusion: - The study concluded that there is a moderate to high prevalence (61.18%) of burnout syndrome among the farming population. These findings emphasize the urgent need for physiotherapists and other health professionals to incorporate periodic screening, stress management, and mental health support programs. Policy interventions are also necessary to reduce work-related and financial stressors in the agricultural sector.},
        keywords = {Burnout syndrome, farmers, occupational stress, Oldenburg inventory.},
        month = {November},
        }