Professional Burnout and Job Satisfaction Among Family Medicine Practitioners in Ogun State

Background: Burnout among primary care physicians is associated with reduced quality of care, increased error rates, and high workforce attrition. This study examines the prevalence of professional burnout and its relationship to job satisfaction among family medicine practitioners in Ogun State, South West geopolitical zone. Methods: A cross-sectional survey enrolled 120 family medicine practitioners using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Participants were recruited through the Ogun State chapter of professional medical associations. Descriptive and correlational analyses were performed. Results: A significant proportion of respondents met criteria for burnout in at least one dimension. Emotional exhaustion was the most prevalent burnout dimension. Workload, administrative burden, and inadequate remuneration were the primary drivers. Job satisfaction was negatively correlated with burnout scores across all subscales. Conclusion: Burnout is a pervasive challenge among family medicine practitioners in Ogun State, with direct implications for healthcare quality. Health system planners should implement workforce wellness programmes, workload rationalisation, and career development pathways to retain and sustain the family medicine workforce. Keywords: burnout, job satisfaction, family medicine, Ogun State, physician wellness