| Document ID (ISN) | 109643 |
| CIS number |
09-732 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1745-6673 - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Harling M., Strehmel P., Schablon A., Nienhaus A. |
| Title |
Psychosocial stress, demoralization and the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and medical drugs by veterinarians |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2009, Vol.4, No.4, 11p. 35 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.occup-med.com/content/pdf/1745-6673-4-4.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
In this cross-sectional study, the association between psychosocial stress, demoralization and the consumption of psychotropic substances in veterinarians was examined using data from a sample of 1,060 subjects having responded to a questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression models were used to determine risk factors for psychosocial stress, demoralization, tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption and regular medical drug intake. Practicing veterinarians are more frequently affected by psychosocial stress and have a greater risk of alcohol or drug consumption than veterinarians working in a non-clinical area (government services, industry). The findings support the hypothesis of complex interrelationships between psychosocial stress, demoralization and the consumption of psychotropic substances in the veterinary profession. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
narcotics; drug dependence; alcoholism; smoking; risk factors; mental health; veterinary services; stress factors; motivation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Germany; statistical evaluation; cross-sectional study; psychology and sociology |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Mental health
Mental stress and burnout
Smoking
Health care services
Psychological factors
Psychology of work organization
Alcohol and drug abuse
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