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Benzodiazepine users were divided into low-dose, intermediate and heavy users based on their yearly equivalent dosage of &lt;20, 20\u2013150 and &gt;150 defined daily dose (DDD) per year, respectively. Differences in demographic characteristics and specialities between the benzodiazepine and control cohorts were compared via univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. A generalised estimating equation was used to investigate the relationship between benzodiazepine use and comorbidities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S2056472425108697_as4\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among all of the physicians, 15.1% used benzodiazepine. Male physicians were more likely to use benzodiazepines and become heavy users. Older age, sleep disorders and depression were significantly associated with heavy benzodiazepine use. Regarding physician specialities, the highest prevalence of benzodiazepine use was observed in otorhinolaryngology (19.8%), followed by family medicine (19.1%). Odds of benzodiazepine use were 2.20 and 2.90 times greater in physicians with sleep disorders and depression, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S2056472425108697_as5\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Comorbidities of depression and sleep disorders are associated with increased probability of benzodiazepine use. 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