The consumption of psychoactive substances among French physicians: how do they perceive the creation of a dedicated healthcare system? DOI Creative Commons

Bénédicte Jullian,

Marine Deltour,

Nicolas Franchitto

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Dec. 14, 2023

Introduction Substance use among physicians can have negative impacts on their health, quality of life, and patient care. While Physician Health Programs (PHPs) proven effective, many with substance disorders (SUDs) still face obstacles in seeking help. Our study explores the expectations, attitudes, experiences French regarding implementation a specialized healthcare system (SHS) for addiction, opinions factors that could improve effectiveness such service, focus (SUDs). Methods We conducted web-based survey from April 15 to July 15, 2021, which included questions about sociodemographic characteristics, use, attitudes toward SUDs. Results Of 1,093 respondents (62.5% female), 921 consumed alcohol (84.2%), 336 (36.4%) were categorized as hazardous drinkers (AUDIT-C ≥ 4 women 5 men). The mean AUDIT-C score was 3.5 (±1.7 SD), range 1 12. Factors associated consumption coffee [OR 1.53 (1.11–2.12)], psychotropic drug 1.61 (1.14–2.26)], cannabis 2.96 (1.58–5.55)], other 5.25 (1.92–14.35)]. On hand, having children non-hazardous 0.62 (0.46–0.83)]. Only 27 (2.9%) had consulted specialist addiction medicine, while 520 (56.4%) expressed interest consultation. main barriers accessing dedicated consultation denial (16.3%), physician self-medication (14.3%), fear judgment (12.8%), confidentiality concerns (10.2%). Conclusion A trained professionals neutral location access care workers maintain anonymity. Prevention awareness reduce stigma help peers need. improvement workers’ culture detection addictive behavior depends academic medicine.

Language: Английский

Problem drinking and comorbidity with mental ill health: a cross-sectional study among healthcare workers in Sweden DOI Creative Commons

Josefina Peláez-Zuberbuhler,

Emelie Thern, Håvard R. Karlsen

et al.

Alcohol and Alcoholism, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 60(3)

Published: March 25, 2025

Abstract Aims Problem drinking in healthcare workers (HCWs) is highly relevant to study as it could result personal suffering, well inefficiencies health service delivery. This aims investigate the prevalence of nondrinking, drinking, and problem comorbidity between alcohol mental illness (burnout depression) among HCWs Sweden. Methods cross-sectional draws on 2022 Longitudinal Occupational Health survey Healthcare Sweden physicians, nurses, nurse assistants (N = 5966). Measures include levels use assessed by Cut, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye Opener questionnaire, 12-item Burnout Assessment Tool, Symptom CheckList–Core Depression. Multinomial Logistic regressions were used likelihood reporting nondrinking compared drinking. Results The Swedish was 3.7%. Only sex differences observed for those with a male nurses being more likely report Comorbidity found depression but not burnout. Conclusions demonstrated that ~3.7% had also higher contribute new knowledge about comorbidities burnout Findings benefit employers implementing preventive tailored strategies preserve psychosocial well-being HCWs.

Language: Английский

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Alcohol misuse, health-related behaviors, and burnout among clinical therapists in China during the early Covid-19 pandemic: A Nationwide survey DOI Creative Commons
Rui Tao, Michael Hsu, Kaiyuan Min

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 6, 2023

Objectives This study aimed to assess the extent of alcohol use and misuse among clinical therapists working in psychiatric hospitals China during early COVID-19 Pandemic, identify associated factors. Methods An anonymous nationwide survey was conducted 41 tertiary hospitals. We collected demographic data as well using Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) burnout Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. Results In total, 396 completed survey, representing 89.0% all potential participants we targeted. The mean age 33.8 years old, more than three-quarters (77.5%) were female. Nearly two-fifths (39.1%) self-reported current users. overall prevalence 6.6%. one-fifth (19.9%) reported symptoms with high emotional exhaustion 46 (11.6%), depersonalization 61 (15.4%). Multiple logistic regression showed male gender (OR = 4.392; 95% CI =2.443–7.894), single marital status 1.652; =0.970–2.814), smoking habit 3.847; 95%CI =1.160–12.758) regular exercise 2.719; =1.490–4.963). 3.367; =1.174–9.655), a lower education level 3.788; =1.009–14.224), 4.626; =1.277–16.754) (depersonalization, OR 4.848; =1.433–16.406). Conclusion During pandemic, therapists’ consumption did not increase significantly. Male gender, cigarette smoking, are an increased risk therapists. Targeted intervention is needed when developing strategies reduce improve wellness mental health.

Language: Английский

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A Nationwide Survey and Risk Assessment of Ethyl Carbamate Exposure Due to Daily Intake of Alcoholic Beverages in the Chinese General Population DOI Creative Commons
Zifei Wang,

Pengfeng Qu,

Yunfeng Zhao

et al.

Foods, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(16), P. 3129 - 3129

Published: Aug. 21, 2023

Ethyl carbamate (EC) is carcinogenic, and, in China, oral intake of EC mainly occurs as a result the consumption alcoholic beverages. To obtain latest and risk analysis results for general population China National Center Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) conducted sixth total diet study (TDS) platform to analyze contents exposure due A 100 sites 24 provinces were involved collection preparation alcohol mixture samples TDS. There 261 different types collected across country, based on local dietary menus survey results. Ultimately, each province prepared mixed sample by mixing their respective according percentage consumption. The levels these twenty-four determined using our well-validated gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method. values ranged from 1.0 μg/kg 33.8 μg/kg, with 10.1 being mean. China's daily 0.001 ng/kg bw/d 24.56 bw/d, mean 3.23 bw/d. According margin (MOE), virtually safe dose (VSD), T25 assessments carcinogenicity EC, lifetime cancer Chinese was 9.8 × 104, 1.5 10-7, 8.6 10-8, respectively. These data show that essentially minimal.

Language: Английский

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The association between mental health symptoms and alcohol use among Chinese psychiatrists during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Daming Mo,

Rachel Gluck,

Feng Jiang

et al.

Alcohol, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 114, P. 1 - 7

Published: Aug. 19, 2023

To investigate the association between mental health symptoms, alcohol use, and misuse among psychiatrists in China during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted an online survey to collect symptoms use 2020.The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-Chinese Version (DASS-21) was used assess depression, anxiety, stress Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) use. In total, 3774 completed survey. AUDIT-C scores were positively correlated with DASS total subscales (total: r=0.015, depression: r=0.121, anxiety: r=0.103, stress: r=0.096, all p<0.05). associated male sex (OR = 4.754), cigarette smoking =2.441), administrative position =1.811), depression =1.489), =1.504). Those who reported increased pandemic more likely be 2.174), endorse anxiety =2.386), or =2.402). Mental common significantly misuse. increase Though a causal relationship cannot inferred, our findings suggest that strategies promoting healthcare professionals' well-being should include

Language: Английский

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The association between workload, alcohol use, and alcohol misuse among psychiatrists in China DOI Creative Commons
Wenzheng Li, Long Chen, Michael Hsu

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: June 22, 2023

Aim Survey alcohol use and workload among Chinese psychiatrists explore their associations. Methods We conducted an online questionnaire working in large psychiatric institutions across the country. collected data including demographic factors, use, workload. Alcohol was assessed using Use Disorder Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C), workload-related questions included hours, night shifts, caseloads. Results In total, 3,549 completed survey. Nearly half (47.6%) reported percentage of males (74.1%) significantly higher than females. 8.1% exceeded AUDIT-C cutoff scores for probable misuse (19.6%in 2.6%in females). were correlated with hours per week ( p = 0.017) number outpatient visits 0.006). Regressional analysis showed that associated following factors: longer (Working more 44 h/week, OR 1.315), having administrative position (OR 1.352), being male 6.856), single 1.601), divorced or widowed 1.888), smoking 2.219), West 1.511) Northeast 2.440). fewer shifts (Three to four shifts/month, 1.460; No 2 1.864), 4.007), 1.683), frequent insomnia 1.678). Conclusion China had AUD. consumption is several such as long heavy caseload, duties. inversely month. While direction causality unclear, our findings may help identify vulnerable professional groups develop targeted interventions improve healthcare professionals’ well-being.

Language: Английский

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The consumption of psychoactive substances among French physicians: how do they perceive the creation of a dedicated healthcare system? DOI Creative Commons

Bénédicte Jullian,

Marine Deltour,

Nicolas Franchitto

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Dec. 14, 2023

Introduction Substance use among physicians can have negative impacts on their health, quality of life, and patient care. While Physician Health Programs (PHPs) proven effective, many with substance disorders (SUDs) still face obstacles in seeking help. Our study explores the expectations, attitudes, experiences French regarding implementation a specialized healthcare system (SHS) for addiction, opinions factors that could improve effectiveness such service, focus (SUDs). Methods We conducted web-based survey from April 15 to July 15, 2021, which included questions about sociodemographic characteristics, use, attitudes toward SUDs. Results Of 1,093 respondents (62.5% female), 921 consumed alcohol (84.2%), 336 (36.4%) were categorized as hazardous drinkers (AUDIT-C ≥ 4 women 5 men). The mean AUDIT-C score was 3.5 (±1.7 SD), range 1 12. Factors associated consumption coffee [OR 1.53 (1.11–2.12)], psychotropic drug 1.61 (1.14–2.26)], cannabis 2.96 (1.58–5.55)], other 5.25 (1.92–14.35)]. On hand, having children non-hazardous 0.62 (0.46–0.83)]. Only 27 (2.9%) had consulted specialist addiction medicine, while 520 (56.4%) expressed interest consultation. main barriers accessing dedicated consultation denial (16.3%), physician self-medication (14.3%), fear judgment (12.8%), confidentiality concerns (10.2%). Conclusion A trained professionals neutral location access care workers maintain anonymity. Prevention awareness reduce stigma help peers need. improvement workers’ culture detection addictive behavior depends academic medicine.

Language: Английский

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