Links between pet ownership and exercise on the mental health of veterinary professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Connections between the effects of pet ownership and exercise on mental health have previously been demonstrated in different populations. However, little is known about the potential effects of pet ownership and exercise on the mental health of veterinary professionals. Since these individuals have a high prevalence of poor mental health and suicide, while they deal with pets professionally, we investigated the impact of pet ownership, exercise and different types of pet ownership on this demographic group.

Method

Veterinary professionals over 18 years old answered an online questionnaire about pet ownership, exercise, mental health (including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation) and mental health correlates. Regression models were used to identify variable

SUBMITTER: Smith ET 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10206414 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature