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ArticleVeterinary sciences2025

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

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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Article in Veterinary sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Bianca S GreseleGraduate Program in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC), São Paulo 05015-901, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-4227-5232
Jefferson L PereiraGraduate Program in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC), São Paulo 05015-901, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7610-467X
Anderson da S RosaCollective Health Department, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04024-002, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-4683-3107
Helena C Lyrio-CarvalhoGraduate Program in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC), São Paulo 05015-901, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0638-4063
Sofia M V UlissesSchool of Education, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7128-3672
Alexandre R S da SilvaGraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences in the Semi-arid Region and College of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences Campus, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-3458-9285

Funding

Merck Sharp & Dohme Brazil 7200255149
6 · The paper itself

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.

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coping skillsmental healthoccupational stressprotective factorspsychological distressveterinarianswell-being

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PMID41012759
PMCPMC12474136

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