ArticleJournal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England)2018
Health, risk behaviour and consumption of addictive substances among physicians - results of an online survey.
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Abstract
backgroundPrevious studies were able to show that hazardous alcohol and substance abuse among physicians is not rare. Currently no recent data to detect risk groups are available either on the prevalence of hazardous drinking disorders and risky health behaviour among physicians or on influencing factors (age, gender, role, institution, specialization, working hours).
methodsA 42-item online questionnaire was distributed to 38 university hospitals, 296 teaching hospitals and 1290 physicians in private practice. The questionnaire addressed health behaviour and alcohol/substance consumption as well as demographic and work-related properties.
resultsOut of 1338 a total of 920 questionnaires could be evaluated. 90% of physicians estimate their health status as satisfying. 23% of doctors consume hazard quantities of ethanol, 5% are nicotine addicted, and 8% suffer from obesity. Childlessness (
conclusionA more structured and frequently repeated education on help offerings and specific institutions for addicted and risk groups seems essential.
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