Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 56 No. 4, 2025.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.56.4.2
A survey of the impact of potential work-related stressors on mental health among veterinarians in Croatia
Petar Džaja
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Krešimir Severin
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Anđelko Gašpar
; Croatian veterinary chamber, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Zemljak
; Croatian veterinary chamber, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Križek
; Phoenix pharmacy d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Butković
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Aneta Piplica
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Magdalena Palić
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
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Sažetak
This study aimed to provide insights into potential work-related stressors, career satisfaction levels and their potential impact on mental health among veterinarians in Croatia. A total of 389 veterinary doctors participated in this research. The survey response rate was 21.1%, signifying the involvement and input of a specific number of veterinarians in the Republic of Croatia in this study. The questions were designed and divided into categories to assess demographic information about the participants and their mental health, including inquiries about their psychosocial environment and individual well-being. The study was designed as cross-sectional study, utilising an online survey as the main tool for data collection. The survey was available from 14 March to 30 April 2023. The findings highlight the potential increased risks for veterinary professionals who experience certain stressors related to their work. Since this is the first study of its kind, it could enable a better understanding of the specific
needs and challenges related to mental health in the veterinary profession in the Republic of Croatia.
Ključne riječi
veterinary medicine; psychological stressors; mental health; depression; suicidal thoughts; psychological help
Hrčak ID:
320051
URI
Datum izdavanja:
26.1.2025.
Posjeta: 100 *