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Structural equation modelling was used to examine associations with participant characteristics and endorsement of barriers and facilitators.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Confidentiality and career harm were the most endorsed barriers, while managerial support and workplace culture were the most endorsed facilitators. Psychological distress was positively associated with both barrier domains, while alcohol\u2010related harm was negatively associated with barrier and facilitator domains. 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