Suicide in veterinarians and veterinary nurses in Australia: 2001-2012
Milner, A. J., Niven, H., Page, K. and LaMontagne, A. D. 2015, Suicide in veterinarians and veterinary nurses in Australia: 2001-2012, Australian veterinary journal, vol. 93, no. 9, pp. 308-310.
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Suicide in veterinarians and veterinary nurses in Australia: 2001-2012
BACKGROUND: Whether veterinarians have an elevated suicide rate compared with the general population is controversial. METHODS: Reported cases of suicide among veterinarians and veterinary nurses in Australia over the period 2001 to 2012 were investigated in a retrospective case-series study. RESULTS: The standardised mortality ratio of veterinarians (n = 18) was 1.92 (95% CI 1.14-3.03) and that of veterinary nurses (n = 7) to the general population was 1.24 (95% CI 0.80-1.85). Overdosing on drugs (pentobarbitone) was the main method of suicide in these occupations. CONCLUSION: The reasons for veterinary suicides are likely to be multifactorial, including work- and life-related stressors, and individual characteristics. This research highlights the need for targeted suicide prevention and intervention for veterinarians.
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111705 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety 111714 Mental Health
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