Intention to Leave, Job Stress, Burnout, and Job Satisfaction Among Pharmacists in Lebanon

The study aims to explore the dynamics between job stress, burnout, job satisfaction, and the intention to leave the profession among pharmacists in Lebanon. Here's a detailed description:

1. Study Overview and Purpose The research seeks to understand the complex relationships between job stress, burnout, job satisfaction, and pharmacists intentions to leave their jobs. These factors are highly significant as they directly impact the healthcare system's stability and the quality of care provided .

Pharmacists, like other healthcare workers, face intense stress due to high workloads, long hours, and the essential nature of their responsibilities. In Lebanon, these stressors are compounded by the ongoing economic crisis, political instability, and shortages of medical supplies . 2. State of the Problem Burnout: This is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout not only harms the mental and physical well-being of pharmacists but also leads to reduced job performance and increased errors .

Job Satisfaction: Job satisfaction is influenced by working conditions, recognition, opportunities for growth, and interpersonal relationships. High job satisfaction is linked to better performance and lower turnover, while low satisfaction increases the likelihood of pharmacists leaving their jobs .

External Factors: In Lebanon, pharmacists face additional pressures due to economic challenges, such as reduced income and job security, along with medication shortages and political instability . These factors worsen job stress and contribute to burnout, affecting overall job satisfaction and pushing pharmacists toward leaving the profession. 3. Research Format and Methodology (PECO) Population: Employed pharmacists and pharmacy students in Lebanon. Exposure: The changing work environment, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis .