The prevalence of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among obstetrics and gynecology resident physicians in selected hospitals in Manila.

Gio Miguel D MANIPULA; Mila Zenie P MARALIT; Mitzi I MARIANO; Bianca Isabel D MARTIN; Marlon Oliver A MARTIN; Eva Irene YU–MAGLONZO; Ma Therese B MALLEN

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The prevalence of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among obstetrics and gynecology resident physicians in selected hospitals in Manila.

Author: Gio Miguel D. MANIPULA ¹ ; Mila Zenie P. MARALIT ¹ ; Mitzi I. MARIANO ¹ ; Bianca Isabel D. MARTIN ¹ ; Marlon Oliver A. MARTIN ¹ ; Eva Irene YU–MAGLONZO ¹ ; Ma. Therese B. MALLEN ¹
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1. Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Metro Manila, NCR, Philippines
Publication Type:Perspectives, Opinions, or Commentary
MeSH: Human; Male; Female; Adult: 25-44 Yrs Old; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old; Aged: 65-79 Yrs Old; Empathy; Gynecology; Fatigue; Hospitals; Personal Satisfaction; Physicians; Prevalence; Obstetrics; Compassion Fatigue
From: Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2025;9(S1):34-43
CountryPhilippines
Abstract: OBJECTIVES
This study aims to determine the prevalence of CF and compassion satisfaction (CS) among OBGYN resident physicians in selected hospitals in Manila and identify the associated contributory factors
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 105 OBGYN residents using the Professional Quality of Life Scale Version 5 (ProQOL 5), which measures CS and CF—further divided into burnout (BO) and secondary traumatic stress (STS). Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed using Jamovi software. Descriptive statistics were reported as frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations and 95% confidence intervals. Associations between variables were determined using independent t-tests and Kruskal-Wallis tests, with a significance level set at pRESULTS
Most residents scored moderate levels in CS (68.6%), BO (72.4%) and STS (73.3%). Significant associations were found between all three subscales and most work-related factors such as hours of sleep per day, working hours per week and frequency of being called in during offduty hours. Marital status and parity were also significantly associated with higher BO and STS scores.
CONCLUSION
The study highlights the presence of CF among OBGYN residents with reported associations with work and personal factors. These findings emphasize the need for institutional interventions to support the well-being of resident physicians, especially in demanding clinical environments.