The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The effectiveness of aerobic training in leisure time on burnout of midwives: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Minoo safaei 1
Zahra Abedian 2
Seyed Reza Attarzadeh Hoseini 3
Seyed Reza Mazloum 4
1 M.Sc. of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Lecture of Midwifery, Evidence-Based Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
3 Associate Professor, Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Physical Education And Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
4 Lecture of Nursing Training, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22038/ijogi.2014.3578
Abstract
Introduction: Burnout is associated with serious negative health consequences. Midwifes due to stressful work are more likely to experience burnout. This study was performed with the aim to determine the effect of aerobic exercise training in leisure time on burnout of midwives.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 60 midwives working in Health Centers of Mashhad in 2013. The subjects were randomly divided in to two groups of cases and control. Maslach Burnout questionnaire was completed before and after aerobic training. The subjects in intervention group participated in exercise training as group in exercise club for 45 minutes, three times a week, for 8 weeks with intensity of 30 to 60 percent of maximum oxygen consumption. Data were analyzed with SPSS software (version 19) and using Independent t-student, Paired t-test, Mann-Whitney and Chi square test. PResults: Mean of emotional exhaustion (14.3±9.8 at the baseline and 7.4±8.1 at the end of the study) and depersonalization (5.4±2.3 at the baseline and 2.0±1.5 at the end of the study) were reduced after 8-weeks of aerobic exercise (P<0.05). Also, mean of personal accomplishment (35.0±9.0 at the baseline and 41.3±7.2 at the end of the study) was increased (P<0.05).
Conclusions: Performance of exercise program reduces burnout in midwives. Therefore, preventive measures through performance of exercise programs should be done.
Keywords
aerobic exercise
Burnout
Midwife
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