Risk Factors and Protection Associated with Well-Being and Psychological Distress of Veterinarians in Brazil.

IF 2.3 2区 农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES
Bianca S Gresele, Jefferson L Pereira, Anderson da S Rosa, Helena C Lyrio-Carvalho, Sofia M V Ulisses, Alexandre R S da Silva
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Abstract

Veterinary professionals are exposed to intense emotional and occupational demands that can compromise mental health. This nationwide cross-sectional study surveyed 1992 Brazilian veterinarians to assess their psychological distress, well-being, and coping strategies. Logistic regression identified that women, early-career professionals, and individuals with low income were more likely to experience psychological distress. Long working hours and professional dissatisfaction were significant risk factors. In contrast, adaptive coping behaviors, such as spending time with the family, sleeping at least eight hours per night, and engaging in leisure activities, were associated with better mental health outcomes. Institutional wellness programs tailored to the veterinary profession should incorporate strategies to mitigate stress and promote resilience. Although the cross-sectional design limits causal inference, the large sample size and use of validated measures provide robust insights. Future research should adopt longitudinal and interventional designs to refine the strategies that support veterinarians' mental well-being.

巴西兽医与健康和心理困扰相关的风险因素和保护。
兽医专业人员面临着强烈的情感和职业需求,这可能会损害心理健康。这项全国性的横断面研究调查了1992名巴西兽医,以评估他们的心理困扰、幸福感和应对策略。逻辑回归发现,女性、早期职业人士和低收入个体更容易经历心理困扰。工作时间长和职业不满意是重要的危险因素。相比之下,适应性应对行为,如花时间与家人在一起,每晚至少睡8小时,参加休闲活动,与更好的心理健康结果有关。为兽医职业量身定制的机构健康计划应纳入减轻压力和提高复原力的策略。虽然横断面设计限制了因果推理,但大样本量和使用经过验证的措施提供了强有力的见解。未来的研究应采用纵向和介入设计来完善支持兽医心理健康的策略。
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Veterinary Sciences
Veterinary Sciences VETERINARY SCIENCES-
CiteScore
2.90
自引率
8.30%
发文量
612
审稿时长
6 weeks
期刊介绍: Veterinary Sciences is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly open access journal. It publishes original that are relevant to any field of veterinary sciences, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals. This journal covers almost all topics related to animal health and veterinary medicine. Research fields of interest include but are not limited to: anaesthesiology anatomy bacteriology biochemistry cardiology dentistry dermatology embryology endocrinology epidemiology genetics histology immunology microbiology molecular biology mycology neurobiology oncology ophthalmology parasitology pathology pharmacology physiology radiology surgery theriogenology toxicology virology.
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