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Is access to euthanasia drugs and moral stress linked to suicide rates in veterinarians? A cross-sectional national survey and network analysis

  • By

  • J. Rymaszewska

  • K. Fila-Pawłowska

  • D. Szcześniak

  • W. Hildebrand

  • E. Pawłowska

  • M. Magdziarz

  • May 20, 2026

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    A national survey of 783 Polish veterinarians revealed that nearly 42% exceeded the clinical cut-off for suicide risk.

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    23.7% of veterinarians reported thoughts of using euthanasia drugs on themselves, making it the strongest predictor of suicidal behavior.

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    Moral stress was linked to age but did not directly correlate with suicidality, highlighting the complexity of these factors.

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    Network analysis indicated that euthanasia-related ideation serves as a critical link between suicidal thoughts and behavioral capability.

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    The study emphasizes the urgent need for targeted suicide prevention strategies and restricted access to euthanasia drugs for veterinarians.

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Is access to euthanasia drugs and moral stress linked to suicide rates in veterinarians? A cross-sectional national survey and network analysis

  • by J. Rymaszewska, K. Fila-Pawłowska, D. Szcześniak, W. Hildebrand, E. Pawłowska, M. Magdziarz

  • May 20, 2026

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