Introduction:

There is evidence that healthcare professionals, including medical specialists in training, are exposed to various occupational risk factors that affect their health and well-being.

Objective:

To analyze the working conditions of medical residents and postgraduates in Uruguay and their impact on health in 2024.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted using a convenience sample. An online self-administered survey was applied to medical residents and postgraduates, collecting sociodemographic data, health perception, and working conditions. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was used to detect the presence of Burnout Syndrome, and the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire version 28 was used for self-perception of health.

Results:

A total of 454 responses were obtained, with 343 being residents, representing 32.9% of the total active residents. The main identified occupational risk factors were psychosocial in nature (86.3%), lack of wellness spaces (60.6%), and biological risks (51.1%). The median weekly working hours in the resident position and outside of it were 52.0 and 20.0 hours, respectively. 21% did not have a day off during the week, and 35.9% did not have weekends off per month. 58.6% reported experiencing psychological violence, and 20.7% presented with Burnout Syndrome.

Conclusion:

It would be relevant to address the organization of work and rest times, improve workplace and wellness spaces for the healthcare team, and create spaces for collective and individual emotional support.

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