Job stress and burnout among Finnish municipal employees without depression or anxiety.

Background: Job burnout is associated with job stress but also with mental health symptoms, depression and anxiety.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the effect of job stress on burnout without the effect of depression and anxiety.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 among 673 employees (88% female) from four public service sectors in Pori, Finland.