Parenthood can be defined by the contradiction that it is one of the most satisfying yet stressful experiences in life. Nevertheless, research on parental burnout is scant and many studies have only examined the condition in Western settings. Furthermore, there is minimal research on parental burnout during the pandemic and its association to various factors. The aim of this study was therefore to examine parental burnout among Somali mothers in Mogadishu, Somalia, during the COVID 19-pandemic, and its association with certain psychological, psychosocial, and sociodemographic factors. In this cross-sectional study, data was collected through the measurements Parental Burnout Assessment and Patient Health Questionnaire 9, as well as through social and demographic questions. A total of 882 Somali mothers in Mogadishu participated. The analysis methods used were univariate, bivariate, and multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results revealed that the collective estimate of parental burnout was low among the sample. Additionally, the results indicated a significant association between higher levels of parental burnout and higher levels of depression, perceived lack of social support, being unmarried, having a low monthly household income, and when the youngest child was of school-age. The main findings were moreover analysed though Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Theory and the Balance between Risks and Resources theory. This study was the first to examine parental burnout among mothers in Somalia. As such, this thesis stressed the importance of continuing to conduct research on parental burnout, as well as examining the condition in other settings in order to achieve a more grounded knowledge base for professionals.