Psychosocial Factors for Leaving the Profession among Physicians: Stress as a Determinant
https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2025.v.6i3;35-47
Abstract
Background. The article shows the results of rating the psychosocial factors that are important for primary care physicians working at primary healthcare organizations in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast who decide to leave the profession. The research was conducted using the author's questionnaire. Purpose. To determine the significance of psychosocial factors to leave the profession among physicians. Materials and methods. The survey involved primary care physicians from city polyclinics in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast (n=400). The sociological, statistical, and analytical methods were used. Results. The study presents the ranking of psychosocial factors that cause physicians to leave the profession and indicates stress as the leading determinant.
About the Authors
A. V. Vorobeva
N.A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna V. Vorobeva – Junior Researcher
12, bldg. 1, Vorontsovo Pole ul., Moscow, 105064
M. A. Yakushin
N.A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health; Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Michail A. Yakushin – Dr. Sci. in Medicine, Associate Professor, Chief Specialist in Geriatrics of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Moscow Oblast, Leading Researche; Leading Researcher
9, Sharikopodshipnikovskaya ul., Moscow, 115088
12, bldg. 1, Vorontsovo Pole ul., Moscow, 105064
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Vorobeva A.V., Yakushin M.A. Psychosocial Factors for Leaving the Profession among Physicians: Stress as a Determinant. City Healthcare. 2025;6(3):35-47. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2025.v.6i3;35-47
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