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Occupational Medicine Advance Access published online on May 29, 2009
Occupational Medicine, doi:10.1093/occmed/kqp072
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© The Author 2009. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Occupational Medicine. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org

Psychosocial working conditions and work-related stressors among UK veterinary surgeons

David J. Bartram1, Ghasem Yadegarfar2 and David S. Baldwin1

1 Division of Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Southampton, RSH Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YG, UK
2 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, 73461-81746, Iran

Background Anecdotally, veterinary surgeons report high levels of work-related stress.

Aims To investigate psychosocial working conditions, self-reported causes of work-related stress and satisfaction among a representative sample of vets practising in the UK.

Methods A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire mailed to a stratified random sample of 3200 vets. The Health & Safety Executive Management Standards Indicator Tool and a series of bespoke questions were embedded in a 120 item questionnaire, which also assessed anxiety and depressive symptoms, alcohol consumption, suicidal ideation, positive mental well-being and work–home interaction.

Results A total of 1796 useable questionnaires were returned (response rate 56%). Number of hours worked and making professional mistakes were the main reported contributors to stress. Good clinical outcomes and relationships with colleagues were the greatest sources of satisfaction. Anxiety and depressive symptoms are associated with less favourable working conditions.

Conclusions Compared to the general population, the sample reported higher risk of work-related stress for demands and managerial support but lower risk for relationships and change. The results could be used to inform the development of targeted interventions.

Keywords      Job satisfaction; psychosocial working conditions; stressors; veterinary surgeon; work-related stress

Correspondence to: David J. Bartram, Division of Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Southampton, RSH Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YG, UK. Tel: +44 (0)23 8082 5538; fax: +44 (0)23 8023 4243; e-mail: djbartram{at}hotmail.com


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