Burnout Syndrome in Female Healthcare Professionals

Abstract

Introduction: Burnout Syndrome is a common psychological disorder among health professionals, with a higher prevalence among women, due to factors such as gender inequality and high emotional burden at work. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified these factors, generating a significant increase in cases of the syndrome. Objective: To understand the causes and impacts of Burnout Syndrome among women in health, considering individual, organizational and gender aspects. Methodology: This is a bibliographic review related to Burnout Syndrome in female health professionals, 10 articles were selected from the SciELO, PubMed databases. The following inclusion criteria were defined: articles in Portuguese and English, published between 2002 and 2025 and that addressed the themes proposed for this research, review studies, meta-analysis and observational studies. Results and discussion: Women, especially those working in health, face a combination of stressors, including work overload, gender inequality and lack of institutional support. The pandemic has worsened these conditions, exposing professionals to emotional and physical overload without adequate support. Conclusion: It is essential to adopt an intersectional approach to address burnout, with changes in working conditions and public policies that ensure psychological support, professional appreciation and balanced working hours, promoting healthier work environments.