Factors influencing workplace violence risk among correctional health workers: insights from an Australian survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron W. Cashmore ◽  
Devon Indig ◽  
Stephen E. Hampton ◽  
Desley G. Hegney ◽  
Bin B. Jalaludin
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Correctional Health ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis

Little is known about the environmental and organisational determinants of workplace violence in correctional health settings. This paper describes the views of health professionals working in these settings on the factors influencing workplace violence risk. All employees of a large correctional health service in New South Wales, Australia, were invited to complete an online survey. The survey included an open-ended question seeking the views of participants about the factors influencing workplace violence in correctional health settings. Responses to this question were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis. Participants identified several factors that they felt reduced the risk of violence in their workplace, including: appropriate workplace health and safety policies and procedures; professionalism among health staff; the presence of prison guards and the quality of security provided; and physical barriers within clinics. Conversely, participants perceived workplace violence risk to be increased by: low health staff-to-patient and correctional officer-to-patient ratios; high workloads; insufficient or underperforming security staff; and poor management of violence, especially horizontal violence. The views of these participants should inform efforts to prevent workplace violence among correctional health professionals.

scholarly journals Workplace violence: legislation, public policies and possibility of advances for health workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maiara Bordignon ◽  
Letícia de Lima Trindade ◽  
Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz ◽  
Maria Inês Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
National Level ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Legal Aspects

ABSTRACT Objectives: to discuss specific laws and public policies for workplace violence in the health sector, highlighting possibilities for the collective confrontation of this phenomenon in Brazil. Methods: this is a reflective and argumentative study that refers to some previous experiences regarding the implementation of legal aspects to curb workplace violence directed at health professionals. Results: there are experiences regarding the existence of legislation or public policies to specifically contain workplace violence in the health sector, but these are still restricted to some places or countries. The literature provides resources for developing specific strategies for managing this phenomenon, highlighting prevention programs and conducts for case management. Final Considerations: implementation of legal aspects or public policies at the municipal, regional, state and/or national level is a strategy with potential to confront workplace violence in health services in a collective and sustainable way.

scholarly journals Influenza Vaccination in Coronavirus Times: Intention to Be Vaccinated by Primary Care Professionals in Central Catalonia (VAGCOVID)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Muñoz-Miralles ◽  
Anna Bonet-Esteve ◽  
Anna Rufas Cebollero ◽  
Xavier Pelegrin Cruz ◽  
Josep Vidal Alaball
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Primary Care Professionals

Abstract BackgroundInfluenza vaccination is the main measure of prevention against the epidemic flu, which annually produces a significant increase in the pressure on healthcare systems, in addition to influencing the absenteeism of health workers. Although it is recommended that health professionals be vaccinated, their vaccination coverage is low. The lack of knowledge about the evolution of influenza in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic led to the continued recommendation of influenza vaccination to people at risk and to professionals. The aim of the study is to determine the intention to vaccinate against seasonal flu of health professionals in the 2020-21 campaign in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and to analyse the factors that influence it.MethodsCross-sectional study through a structured online survey aimed at Primary Care professionals in the region of central Catalonia.ResultsA total of 610 participants responded to the survey, 65.7% of whom intended to be vaccinated against the flu in this campaign and 11.1% did not yet know or did not answer. The intention to be vaccinated against flu is associated with the professional category, the years of professional practice, the fact of making face-to-face guards, and the perception of the risk of suffering from flu. It is also related to a history of influenza vaccination in the previous year and to having been vaccinated on another occasion. The profile of professionals who intend to be vaccinated against flu includes professionals with a history of vaccination, who were on duty and perceived that their staff were at risk of becoming ill with flu.ConclusionsDuring the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many professionals show a clear intention to get vaccinated against the flu, but there are still some who doubt it. In order to improve influenza vaccination coverage among health professionals, it is necessary to design strategies aimed at professionals who are hesitant or reluctant to vaccination.

scholarly journals Occupational Health and Safety Practices Evaluation by Health Workers: An Example of Private Hospital

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selin Dayan ◽  
Volkan Öngel
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Health And Safety Issues

The aim of this study is to identify distribution of occupational diseases and related health complaints among health workers and also to detect employee apprehensions about availability of occupational health and safety issues in the workplace. The application area of this study is a private hospital subservient in Istanbul and accredited by JCI. Within the framework of this study, a survey which contains 8 queries about demographic and personal features, 12 queries about occupational diseases and related complaints and 24 queries about occupational health and safety issues is applied to health staff employed in variable departments and positions in this hospital. The reliability coefficient of this survey is found .816 (Cronbach’s Alpha). In the conclusion of this study; it is detected that the employee’s perception about the occupational health and safety issues in the workplace has a positive aspect. Moreover, arm and leg pains (%65.6), over-fatigue (%64.1), insomnia (%59.7) and presence of venous varicosises (%54.2) were the most determined diseases and complaints, which are considered as work-originated among healthcare workers. In accordance with findings, the privileged improvements about the problems in occupational health and safety issues in this hospital have been presented.

Workplace Violence Prevention: Flagging Practices and Challenges in Hospitals

2021 ◽  
pp. 216507992110169
Author(s):  
Era Mae Ferron ◽  
Agnieszka Kosny ◽  
Sabrina Tonima
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Patient Privacy ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
History Of

Background: Flagging is a standardized way to communicate the risk of patient violence to workers. We add to the limited body of research on flagging by describing hospitals’ approaches to and challenges with flagging patients with a history of violent behavior. Methods: We used a qualitative case study approach of hospitals in Ontario, Canada and their patient flagging practices. Key informants and our advisory committee identified 11 hospitals to invite to participate. Hospitals assisted in recruiting frontline clinical and allied health workers and managers to an interview or focus group. A document analysis of hospitals’ flagging policies and related documents was conducted. Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview and focus group data. Findings: Five hospitals participated. Of the five hospitals, four had a flagging policy where frontline clinical workers ( n = 58), frontline allied health workers ( n = 31), and managers ( n = 42) participated in an interview ( n = 43) or focus group ( n = 15). Participants described three challenges: patient stigmatization, patient privacy, and gaps in policy and procedures. Conclusion/Application to practice: Flagging patients with a history of violent behavior is one intervention that hospitals use to keep workers safe. While violence prevention was important to study participants, a number of factors can affect implementation of a flagging policy. Study findings suggest that hospital leadership should mitigate patient stigmatization (real and perceived) and perception of patient rights infringement by educating all managers and frontline workers on the purpose of flagging and the relationship between occupational health and safety and privacy regulations. Leadership should also actively involve frontline workers who are the most knowledgeable about how policies work in practice.

Preparing Christian Health Workers for International Work: Evaluating a Short Global Health Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Sneha Kirubakaran ◽  
Douglas Shaw ◽  
Lawrie McArthur ◽  
Angus Miller ◽  
Anthony Radford
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
International Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Global Health Education ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Impact

Improving global health education to ensure health professionals are prepared and competent in the world’s increasingly interconnected health-scape is a vital need.  For many health professionals, global health education is facilitated through short, pre-departure courses in cross-cultural health and development work.  There is currently limited literature on both the availability and the effectiveness of such courses.  Our research aim was to explore the impact of a short course in global health education, designed and delivered by an Australian not-for-profit organisation, Intermed SA (Intermed).  We conducted a short online survey of Intermed graduates, followed by semi-structured interviews with selected participants.  The results indicate that Intermed’s International Health and Development course was effective in achieving the course objectives as assessed by graduates, whilst also having a positive practical impact on the graduates’ professional development.

scholarly journals Novel psychoactive substance use by mental health service consumers: an online survey of inpatient health professionals’ views and experiences

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hughes ◽  
Dan Bressington ◽  
Kathryn Sharratt ◽  
Richard Gray
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inpatient Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
The Impact

Purpose There is evidence that novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are commonly used by people with severe mental illness. The purpose of this paper is to undertake a scoping survey to explore the inpatient mental health workers’ perceptions of NPS use by consumers. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional online survey of mental health professionals is used in the study. The participants were opportunistically recruited through social media and professional networks. Findings A total of 98 participants (of 175 who started the survey) were included in the analysis. All reported that some patients had used NPS prior to admission. Over 90 per cent of participants reported observing at least one adverse event relating to NPS use in the previous month. The majority of participants reported that patients had used NPS during their inpatient admission. Three quarters were not clear if their workplace had a policy about NPS. Most wanted access to specific NPS information and training. The participants reported that they lacked the necessary knowledge and skills to manage NPS use in the patients they worked with. Research limitations/implications Whilst the authors are cautious about the generalisability (due to methodological limitations), the findings provide useful insight into the perceptions of inpatient staff regarding the extent and impact of NPS use including concerns regarding the impact on mental and physical health, as well as ease of availability and a need for specific training and guidance. Practical implications Mental health professionals require access to reliable and up-to-date information on changing trends in substance use. Local policies need to include guidance on the safe clinical management of substance use and ensure that NPS information is included. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first survey of the perceptions of mental health staff working in inpatient mental health settings regarding NPS. The findings suggest that NPS is a common phenomenon in inpatient mental health settings, and there is a need for more research on the impact of NPS on people with mental health problems.

scholarly journals Health Literacy and Its Related Determinants in Migrant Health Workers and Migrant Health Volunteers: A Case Study of Thailand, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 2105
Author(s):  
Hathairat Kosiyaporn ◽  
Sataporn Julchoo ◽  
Pigunkaew Sinam ◽  
Mathudara Phaiyarom ◽  
Watinee Kunpeuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Migrant Health ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Difference

Migrant health workers (MHWs) and migrant health volunteers (MHVs) are key health workforce actors who play a substantial role in improving the health of migrants in Thailand. The objective of this study was to explore the factors associated with health literacy in MHWs and MHVs in Thailand. A self-administered questionnaire was conducted from December 2018 to April 2019 in two migrant-populated provinces. A total of 40 MHWs, 78 MHVs, and 116 general migrants were included in the survey. Results showed that a higher education level was associated with a greater health literacy score. MHWs were more likely to have a higher health literacy score (5.59 points difference) than general migrants. The province per se and type of affiliations did not significantly contribute to the difference in the health literacy score of each individual. Most MHWs received health information from health professionals, health staff, and the internet, while MHVs and general migrants received information from health professionals, MHWs/MHVs, family/friends, and posters/leaflets. This study suggests that a higher education level should be used as a criterion for recruitment of MHWs and MHVs. Access to interactive health information like health professionals should be promoted as the main source of information to ensure better health literacy among MHWs and MHVs.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the work performance of Mitanins (ASHA) in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1921
Author(s):  
Ashish Baghel ◽  
Kamlesh K. Jain ◽  
Sachin Pandey ◽  
Gopal Prasad Soni ◽  
Anubha Patel
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Major Factors

Background: The Mitanin programme is a community health volunteer programme which was initiated by the Government of Chhattisgarh, India in 2002. The Mitanin programme further progressed to lay foundation for the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) programme by the National Rural Health Mission. There is robust indication that the Community health workers could significantly contribute towards the betterment of health outcomes. The objective of the study was to study the factors influencing the work performance of Mitanins in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out among 180 Mitanins selected through multistage random sampling in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India during March to August 2015. A predesigned, pretested questionnaire was used for data collection.Results: Regarding counselling to pregnant mother on maternal and child health about (65.6%) Mitanins were having knowledge and out of these prevalence of its practice was found to be (75.4%). Their less knowledge for content of responsibility significantly affected their practices in community. Other major factors influencing their work performance are better training sessions (37.8%), support from health staff (65.6%), drug kit refilling (80%), and fewer hurdles in receiving incentives (85.6%.Conclusions: Less knowledge of the work component, less cooperation from health staff, delay refilling of drug kit, incentive oriented practices, delayed and inadequate payment of incentives for Mitanins influences the work performance.

scholarly journals Foreign workers’ health in agriculture: assessing health workers’ perception and training needs

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
L M Salvatori ◽  
A Rinaldi ◽  
A Angelozzi ◽  
S Caminada ◽  
L Paglione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Foreign Workers ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Information Characteristics

Abstract Introduction Health and safety of foreign workers employed in agriculture and zootechny present several critical areas. The multidisciplinary project ’Livingstone’, funded by INAIL and carried out by several Italian universities, aims to address some of these critical issues. One of the project research line focuses on health professionals and has the objective to investigate their perception of the risks to which foreign workers are exposed and their training needs. Methods A 33 items questionnaire is being self-administered to social and health professionals of three Italian regions (Lazio, Lombardia and Campania) where agriculture is developed; the administration phase will last 13 months (2018, April - 2019, May). The questionnaire has been built starting from a literature review; a pilot study have been conducted in a pilot sample in Rome in March 2018. The questionnaire is composed by five sections: general, social and professional information; characteristics of the respondents’ foreign patients/users; knowledge about health problems of foreign patients and about possible obstacles in use of health services, with a specific focus on foreign patients working in agriculture and zootechny sector; perception about health and safety risks of these workers; training background and needs, included desired training contents and modalities. Results The research is ongoing. 238 answered questionnaires have been collected yet. 65 of the respondents are General Practitioners; the rest are other health and social professionals. The complete results will be shown during the congress. Conclusions This study will contribute to widen the knowledge about health professionals’ perceptions about problems and needs of foreign workers employed in agriculture and zootechny sector. Specific training addressed to social and health professionals will be developed from the observation of their current knowledge and from their reported needs. Key messages This study will contribute to widen knowledge about health professionals’ perceptions about problems and needs of foreign workers employed in agriculture and zootechny sector. Specific training addressed to social and health professionals will be developed from the observation of their current knowledge and from their reported needs.

scholarly journals Assessment of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness for Treatment of under Five Children by Health Professional in Health Care Facilities in Yifat Cluster in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayele Mamo Abebe ◽  
Mesfin Wudu Kassaw ◽  
Fikir Alebachew Mengistu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Childhood Illness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing

Background. Every year some 12 million children in developing countries die before they reach their fifth birthday. Seven in ten of these deaths are due to acute respiratory infections (mostly pneumonia), diarrhea, measles, malaria or malnutrition. The WHO Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (CAH), in collaboration with eleven other WHO programmes and UNICEF, has responded to this challenge by developing the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy. Research that examines assessment of factors influencing the implementing the integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses (IMCI) strategy in Ethiopia is limited. Objective. To assess factors influencing the implementation of the IMNCI strategy by health professionals in public health institutions of Yifat cluster in North Shewa zone, Ethiopia, 2018. Method. An institutional based cross-sectional study will be conducted from March to May. A total of 201 health professionals will be selected using proportionally allocated to population size and interviewed using structured and pretested questionnaires. Data will be coded, entered and cleaned using SPSS version 20 for analysis. Univariate (frequency), Bivariate, Multiple logistic regression analysis will be employed. P-value and 95% confidence interval (CI) for OR will be used in judging the significance of the associations. P-value less than 0.05 will be taken as significant association. Results. Data were obtained from 201 health care professionals, yielding a response rate of 100%. The overall IMNCI implementation was 58% as high level implementation and 42% as low level implementation. In multivariate analysis the implementation of IMNCI was higher among IMNCI trained health care professionals ([AOR=2.7, 95% CI: (1.1.278, 4.562)]) and among those whose always referring chart booklet [AOR=2.76, 95% CI: (1.753, 5.975)]. Conclusion. IMNCI strategy can be better implemented through provision of training for the health workers. However, a variety of factor found to be a barrier to IMNCI implementation in a consistent way. Recommendations have been made related to provision of the training to the nurses and Health Care system strengthening among others.

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