Objectives   The objective of this pilot study was to identify the type of workplace violence experienced by undergraduate paramedic and midwifery students. Methods The study used a cross-sectional methodology with the self-administered paper-based Paramedic Workplace Violence Exposure Questionnaire to elicit undergraduate paramedic and midwife responses to workplace violence whilst on clinic...

The study design was descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional, and qualitative. The objective was to identify sociodemographic and labor risk factors for drug consumption and types of violence in the workplace related to drug consumption, as well as to understand the perception of female workers regarding the relationship between drug consumption and workplace violence. We surveyed 125 women...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to identify work-related risk factors for workplace violence in a representative sample of Korean employees. METHODS We analyzed the associations between work-related factors and workplace violence in 29,171 employees using data from the 2011 Korean Working Conditions Survey. The survey included questions about verbal abuse, unwanted sexual attention, thre...

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of workplace violence involving radiographers in Hong Kong, to evaluate underlying factors contributing to incidents and their impact, and to suggest improvements in management and training. METHODS Frontline radiographers, from seven regional hospitals, who performed duties in general radiography, were provided with a workplace violence ...

INTRODUCTION Anyone working in the hospital may become a victim of violence. The effects of violence can range in intensity and include the following: minor physical injuries, serious physical injuries, temporary or permanent physical disability, psychological trauma, and death. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of exposure, characteristics, and psychological impact of violen...

Background: The World Health Organization has declared domestic violence against women as an important health priority. Objectives: This study a aimed to identify the psychological, familial, and social consequences of domestic violence against women who referred to health centers in Zanjan province. Methods: The present study was conducted using a qualitative approach and the grounded theory...

BACKGROUND Workplace violence against female nurses is an increasing problem. In addition, recognition the rights of patients can reduce such violence against female nurses. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to investigate workplace violence against female nurses in respect with patients' bill of rights at two public hospitals of Ilam in 2012. METHODS In a descriptive cross-sectiona...