Factors associated with workplace violence among healthcare workers in an academic medical center. Issue 4 (6th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Otachi, Janet K.; Robertson, Heather; Okoli, Chizimuzo T. C.
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 58:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 2383
• Page End: 2393
• Publication Date: 2022-04-06
• Subjects: bullying -- health and safety -- health policy -- organizational culture -- violence; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.13072
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: We examined demographic, work‐related, and behavioral factors associated with witnessing and/or experiencing workplace violence among healthcare workers. Design and Methods: Utilizing a correlational design, we analyzed the data to determine the associative factors related to workplace violence among the participants. Findings: More than half of the participants (54.5%) reported witnessing (23.8%) or experiencing (30.7%) workplace violence. There were significant differences between health provider groups in witnessing or experiencing workplace violence ( Χ 2 = 41.9[df12], p < 0.0001). Moreover, the experience of workplace violence differed by practice setting ( Χ 2 = 65.9[df14], p < 0.0001), with highest rates occurring in psychiatric (45.1%) and emergency (44.1%) services. Practice Implications: Findings may inform research, policies, and practice interventions to assess risks for workplace violence and implement preventative policies within high‐risk professional groups and settings.