Workplace violence types in family health, offenders, reactions, and problems experienced

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the types of violence that affect the health team in Family Health Units, their offenders, reactions and problems experienced by workers. Method: a cross-sectional, concurrent mixed-type research. The Survey Questionnaire Workplace Violence in the Health Sector was applied to 106 workers from Family Health Units. Of these, 18 answered the semi-structured interview. Results: verbal aggression (65.1%), bullying (14.2%), racial discrimination (10.4%), physical assault (8.5%) and sexual harassment (4.7%) were prevalent. Patients were the main perpetrators of verbal aggression (79.4%) and bullying (46.7%). Workers responded by telling co-workers and reporting to the boss. Victims remained over-alert, vigilant and tense, relating exposure to violence to absenteeism and the desire to leave the profession. Conclusion: verbal aggression is the most common violence with negative impact on workers’ health and work performed.

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Violence, Burnout and Minor Psychiatric Disorders in Hospital Work

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s0080-623420150000300014 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 49 (3) ◽

pp. 457-464 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Daiane Dal Pai ◽

Liana Lautert ◽

Sônia Beatriz Cocaro de Souza ◽

Maria Helena Palucci Marziale ◽

Juliana Petri Tavares

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Workplace Violence ◽

Health Workers ◽

Health Sector ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Team ◽

Violence In The Workplace ◽

Minor Psychiatric Disorders

OBJECTIVE Identifying the violence suffered by the health team workers and their association with Burnout and minor psychiatric disorders. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 269 health team professionals of a public hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected through the use of the Survey Questionnaire: Workplace Violence in the Health Sector, Maslach Inventory Burnout and Self-Report Questionnaire. RESULTS Workplace violence struck 63.2% of workers, prevailing mostly in women (p = 0.001), among nursing auxiliaries/technicians (p=0.014) and was associated with minor psychiatric disorders (p<0.05), as exposure to different forms of violence increased the chances of these disorders by 60% (CI 95%: 1.2-2.1). The three Burnout dimensions were also associated to violence at work (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Health workers experience violence in the workplace and this exposure is associated with Burnout symptoms and minor psychiatric disorders.

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Verbal abuse facing Saudi nurses during internship program

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v12n3p75 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Maram Banakhar ◽

Maha Alzahrani ◽

Amani Omar Essa ◽

Asal Fathi Al-dhahry ◽

Rahma Farooq Batwa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Workplace Violence ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Verbal Abuse ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Staff Members ◽

Night Shifts

Background: Verbal abuse, in the context of workplace violence, is increasing, with nurses at high liability of being subjected to it since they are the first line of care delivery. This phenomenon is now receiving greater recognition due to its negative impact on nurses. This study aims to assess the prevalence of verbal abuse faced by Saudi nursing intern students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted via a modified online questionnaire completed by Saudi intern nurses in Jeddah in March 2020. Descriptive statistical analysis was executed using statistical software SPSS Version 21.Results: From a total of 132 nurses, 94 participants met the study criteria. The findings show that 39.4% of Saudi intern nurses have experienced verbal abuse. The common perpetrators are patient/client (73%) and other staff members (73%), followed by patients’ relatives (45.9%). 48.6% of the participants did not report incidences of verbal abuse, commonly citing fear of the negative consequences (51.4%) and not knowing who to report it to (45.9%). A significant relation between working night shifts (6 pm to 7 am) and being verbally abused was found.Conclusions: Saudi nursing interns are vulnerable to verbal abuse. This study’s results highlight the possible risk to nursing interns, which may be diminished by modifying perceptions of verbal abuse and by clarifying the rules and regulations for both nursing interns and suspected perpetrators. We recommend future studies of verbal abuse are conducted in larger groups of nurses across different provinces in Saudi Arabia.

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BioMed_Central_Tex_Template_v1.06 Exploration of Workplace violence experience among nurses at a selected University teaching Hospital in Rwanda

10.21203/rs.2.17448/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Valens MUSENGAMANA ◽

Oluyinka Adejumo ◽

Gilbert BANAMWANA ◽

Marie Josée MUKAGENDANEZA ◽

Thimothée Shahidi TWAHIRWA

Keyword(s):

Teaching Hospital ◽

Workplace Violence ◽

Health Sector ◽

University Teaching ◽

World Health ◽

Research Approach ◽

International Labor Organization ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Organization

Abstract Background Workplace violence is a global problem in the health sector especially in the hospitals affecting healthcare works’ job satisfaction and performance. Workplace violence is present in different forms associated with various factors and the nurses are the most affected. The aim of this study was to explore workplace violence experience among nurses working at a selected University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda.Method The research approach used was quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design. The stratified random sampling was used to recruit 195 participants among 379 nurses. The data was collected using a structured, validated, and self-administered questionnaire that was adapted from the International Labor Organization, International Council of Nurses, World Health Organization and Public Services International. Descriptive statistics were used for analyzing frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test was used for evaluating the association between variables.Results The findings revealed that (58.5%, n=114) of nurses have experienced some types of WPV in the twelve months preceding the study, among them (44.6%, n=108) of nurses were verbally abused. The nurses providing emergency care, the nurses working at the emergency department and nurses working with vulnerable patients like HIV/AIDS patients were associated with workplace violence Chi-square (1, n=195), P=<0.001). The psychological problems has been found as the first consequences of workplace violence.Conclusions Based on the study findings, it was concluded that the hospital management needs to be aware of workplace violence, develop and implement appropriate policies and strategies. These strategies will strengthen nurses’ concentration towards their and will resulting in service delivery improvement.

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Smoking habits and alcohol use of patients with tuberculosis at Standerton Tuberculosis Specialised Hospital, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v24i0.1146 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 ◽

Author(s):

Janke Wessels ◽

Corinna M. Walsh ◽

Mariette Nel

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Smoking Habits ◽

Drinking Alcohol ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Hospitalised Patients ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

High Prevalence

Background: A high prevalence of smoking and alcohol use has been reported in patients with tuberculosis (TB) by several researchers, even though these lifestyle habits have a negative impact on prognosis and treatment.Aim: To determine the smoking habits and alcohol use of patients with TB and TB/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection, and how it is associated with gender, level of education and body mass index (BMI).Setting: The study was conducted at Standerton TB Specialised Hospital, Mpumalanga.Methods: A cross-sectional approach was applied. A structured interview was conducted by the researcher with each of the 100 hospitalised patients to obtain information about smoking habits, alcohol use and level of education. Weight and height were measured using standard techniques.Results: Almost six out of 10 participants (58%) indicated that they were former (44%) or current (14%) smokers. Nearly half (49%) reported that they used alcohol, with 25% drinking alcohol more than three times per week. Significantly more women than men were non-smokers (60.0% vs. 30.0%) and more men drank alcohol three times or more per week than women (36.7% vs. 7.5%). Participants who indicated that they were either former or current smokers had significantly lower levels of education than participants who were non-smokers (95% confidence interval [CI] [−26.7%; −2.6%] and [−39.9%; −1.0%] respectively).Conclusion: A high percentage of patients with TB and TB/HIV co-infection previously or currently smoked and used alcohol. Smoking and alcohol use are likely to have a negative impact on nutritional status and may further affect the prognosis of patients with TB.

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Relational technologies as instruments of care in the Family Health Strategy

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0337 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 70 (5) ◽

pp. 981-987 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tatiana Fernandes Kerches de Abreu ◽

Fernanda Amendola ◽

Monica Martins Trovo

Keyword(s):

Family Health ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Work ◽

Health Strategy ◽

The Family ◽

Family Health Strategy ◽

Final Consideration ◽

Basic Health Units

ABSTRACT Objective: This article aims to identify the relational technologies used by Family Health Strategy nurses in their daily work when treating patients. Method: Descriptive and cross-sectional study with qualitative approach; conducted between May and July 2015, in three Basic Health Units of the Southern Region of the Municipality of São Paulo, with 19 nurses of the Family Health Strategy. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview, and the speeches were fully transcribed and analyzed according to the technique of content analysis. Results: From the speeches of the participants, three categories emerged, showing the unawareness of the concept, but the valorization of its use; which are the relational technologies used by the participating nurses (communication, listening, empathy and welcoming reception), as well as the report of barriers to the use of relational technologies. Final consideration: Although the nurses value the use of relational technologies, the participants denoted unawareness of the nomenclature and its associated concepts, suggesting superficiality in the understanding and use of these instruments in the context of care in the Family Health Strategy.

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Socioeconomic and health characteristics of older adults cared for by a multiprofessional family health team

Fisioterapia em Movimento ◽

10.1590/1980-5918.030.s01.ao03 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. 33-43

Author(s):

Tatiana Silveira Marzola ◽

Maycon Sousa Pegorari ◽

Lislei Jorge Patrizzi ◽

Suraya Gomes Novais-Shimano

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Health Status ◽

Work Experience ◽

Age Groups ◽

Family Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multiprofessional Team ◽

Health Team ◽

Family Health Team ◽

Chi Square Analysis

Abstract Introduction: Population aging may give rise to a greater burden of diseases and disabilities, leading to the greater use of health services and the need for studies of the aged population. Health care teams and specialized residency programs constitute a strategy for the monitoring of older adults’ health status. Objective: To investigate the socioeconomic profile and health status of older adults in different age groups cared for by a multiprofessional family health team. Methods: This cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 249 older adults registered in a Family Health Strategy (FHS) program in Uberaba, MG, Brazil. Socioeconomic and health status data were collected through home interviews using a structured questionnaire. Chi-square analysis was used for descriptive and bivariate analyses (p < 0.05). Results: Most older adults aged 60-70 years were functionally independent, married and had a mean monthly income of 1-3 times the Brazilian minimum wage. Older adults aged 70 - 79 years made use of 1 - 3 medications and had morbidities such as depression, cataract and glaucoma. There was a greater proportion of illiterates in the age group 80 years or over. Conclusion: Socioecnomic and health status were associated with age groups. Of note, there was a higher prevalence of medication use and morbidities among older adults aged 70 -79 years. The knowledge of these characteristics helps FHS team members to implement more accurate and customized strategies and interventions to deliver more effective and efficient care to older adults. Moreover, participation in a multiprofessional team provides an interdisciplinary learning and work experience for health professionals.

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Exploration of workplace violence among nurses at a selected University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda

10.21203/rs.2.18002/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Gilbert Banamwana

Keyword(s):

Workplace Violence ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Health Sector ◽

University Teaching ◽

Research Approach ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

And Performance ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

Abstract Background: Workplace violence is a global problem in the health sector especially in the hospitals affecting healthcare works' job satisfaction and performance. Method: The research approach used was quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design. The stratified random sampling method was used to recruit 195 participants among 379 nurses. Results: The findings revealed that 58.5 % (n=114) of nurses have experienced some types of workplace violence in the twelve months preceding the study among them 44.6% (=108) of nurses were verbally abused. Conclusion: Based on the study findings, it was concluded that the hospital management needs to be aware of workplace violence, develop and implement appropriate policies and strategies. These strategies will strengthen nurses' concentration towards their and will results in service delivery improvement. Keywords: Workplace, workplace violence, nurses

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Hazard Assessment in Fars Province Hospitals in Iran in 2017

Journal of Rescue and Relief ◽

10.32592/jorar.2020.12.2.7 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 144-151

Keyword(s):

Traffic Accidents ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Health Sector ◽

Emergency Operation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Risk Scores ◽

Fars Province ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chemical Threats ◽

Operation Center

INTRODUCTION: Fars is a disaster-prone province which is affected by a myriad of disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, fires, and traffic accidents. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the disaster risk of hospitals in Fars province in 2017. METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in 2017. Out of 90 hospitals in Fars province, 51 centers cooperated in the presented study. Six prevalent disasters and crises in Fars province were identified using the recorded incidents in the last 20 years in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. A book entitled "National tools for the assessment of risks and indicators of specialized competencies of the health sector in response to hazards and disasters (risk map), which was written for the Ministry of Health of Iran in 2014, was used to assess and obtain the risk score. The maximum and minimum risk scores were obtained at 95 and 19, respectively, and the data were analyzed in Excel 2016. FINDINGS: The mean and standard deviation of the obtained scores for different hazards were reported as 56.039±175.785 (earthquake), 45.962 ± 322.17 (seasonal flood), 575.786.195±19.57 (drought), 909.18±686.36 (chemical threats), 47.764±18.066 (human-caused fires), and 50.235±15.709 (power outage). In most hospitals, the risk of earthquakes and the negative impact of drought were higher than other hazards, while the chemical threats obtained the lowest score. CONCLUSION: Since Fars province is a disaster-prone area, the risk assessment should be periodically performed at short intervals to identify hazards with higher risk scores and implement corrective measures in this regard.

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Verbal Aggression from Care Recipients as a Risk Factor among Nursing Staff: A Study on Burnout in the JD-R Model Perspective

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/215267 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Sara Viotti ◽

Silvia Gilardi ◽

Chiara Guglielmetti ◽

Daniela Converso

Keyword(s):

Nursing Staff ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Verbal Aggression ◽

Job Burnout ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Professional Groups ◽

Care Recipients ◽

The Social ◽

Job Content

Among nursing staff, the risk of experiencing violence, especially verbal aggression, is particularly relevant. The present study, developed in the theoretical framework of the Job Demands-Resources model (JD-R), has two main aims: (a) to examine the association between verbal aggression and job burnout in both nurses and nurse’s aides and (b) to assess whether job content, social resources, and organizational resources lessen the negative impact of verbal aggression on burnout in the two professional groups. The cross-sectional study uses a dataset that consists of 630 workers (522 nurses and 108 nurse’s aides) employed in emergency and medical units. High associations were found between verbal aggression and job burnout in both professional groups. Moderated hierarchical regressions showed that, among nurses, only the job content level resources moderated the effects of the verbal aggression on job burnout. Among nurse’s aides, the opposite was found. Some resources on the social and organizational levels but none of the job content level resources buffered the effects of verbal aggression on workers burnout. The study highlights the crucial role of different types of resources in protecting nursing staff from the detrimental effects of verbal aggression on job burnout.

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Nurse students’ attitudes toward the nursing profession after witnessing workplace violence

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship ◽

10.1515/ijnes-2020-0060 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ibrahim R. Ayasreh ◽

Inaam A. Khalaf

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Workplace Violence ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Nursing Student ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Nursing Profession ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nurse Students ◽

The Impact

AbstractBackgroundWorkplace violence is one of the most compelling problems facing health care sectors all over the world. The detrimental impact of workplace violence extends to affect nurse students who receive their training in clinical areas.ObjectiveThe study aimed to investigate the impact of witnessing workplace violence during clinical training on the attitudes of Jordanian nursing students toward the nursing profession.MethodsCross-sectional design was used in this study. Data were collected through electronic survey questionnaires from 131 nursing students from three nursing schools in Jordan. Attitude Scale for Nursing Profession was used to assess the participants’ attitude toward nursing profession.ResultsThe results showed that about 34% of student participants witnessed workplace violence during their clinical training. Nursing student participants who did not witness workplace violence showed significantly more positive attitude toward nursing profession than who did witness.ConclusionWitnessing workplace violence had a significant negative impact on how nursing students view nursing job.

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