| Abstract: |
Self-care awareness among healthcare practitioners has emerged as a critical factor in maintaining professional wellbeing and optimal patient care delivery. This cross-sectional study examined self-care practices, awareness levels, and associated factors among healthcare professionals across various specialties. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-care awareness, identify barriers to implementation, and evaluate the relationship between self-care practices and professional burnout. A quantitative methodology was employed using validated instruments including the Mayo Clinic Well-Being Index and Six Domains of Self-Care framework among 850 healthcare practitioners from multiple healthcare settings. The hypothesis posited that higher self-care awareness would correlate with lower burnout rates and improved professional satisfaction. Results revealed that 67.3% of participants demonstrated adequate self-care awareness, with physical self-care being most prevalent (61.7%) followed by relational (38.0%) and psychological domains (34.6%). Statistical analysis showed significant associations between self-care practices and reduced emotional exhaustion (p |
