Stressors and protective factors among regional and metropolitan Australian medical doctors: A mixed methods investigation.

Objective: This study aimed to compare stress, burnout, stressors, and protective factors among regional- and metropolitan-based Australian medical doctors.

Method: A mixed methods design was utilized with 252 Australian medical doctors completing an online questionnaire package. A subsample also completed qualitative interviews.

What prevents doctors from seeking help for stress and burnout? A mixed-methods investigation among metropolitan and regional-based australian doctors.

Objective: Despite the increased risk of experiencing mental health concerns, particularly related to stress and burnout, psychological help-seeking among medical doctors is typically low. This study examined the barriers to treatment experienced by doctors for stress and burnout-related difficulties.

Methods: A mixed-methods design was adopted.