Workplace violence against hospital healthcare workers in China: a national WeChat-based survey
Abstract Background Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious issue for healthcare workers and leads to many negative consequences. Several studies have reported on the prevalence of WPV in China, which ranges from 42.2 to 83.3%. However, little information is available regarding the correlates of WPV a...
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doaj-707a115707434ce1aa47a2df64ef34912020-11-25T02:55:59ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582020-04-012011810.1186/s12889-020-08708-3Workplace violence against hospital healthcare workers in China: a national WeChat-based surveyYusheng Tian0Yuchen Yue1Jianjian Wang2Ting Luo3Yamin Li4Jiansong Zhou5Clinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityDepartment of Psychiatry, CIUSSSE-CHUS - Hôtel-Dieu, Université de SherbrookeClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityXiangYa School of Nursing, Central South UniversityClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityDepartment of Psychiatry & Mental Health Institute, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityAbstract Background Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious issue for healthcare workers and leads to many negative consequences. Several studies have reported on the prevalence of WPV in China, which ranges from 42.2 to 83.3%. However, little information is available regarding the correlates of WPV among healthcare workers and the differences across the different levels of hospitals in China. This study aimed to explore the correlates of WPV and career satisfaction among healthcare workers in China. Methods A self-designed WeChat-based questionnaire was used that included demographic and occupational factors. The Chinese version of the Workplace Violence Scale was used to measure WPV. Career satisfaction was assessed using two questions about career choices. Descriptive analyses, chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regressions were used. Results A total of 3706 participants (2750 nurses and 956 doctors) responded to the survey. Among the 3684 valid questionnaires, 2078 (56.4%) reported at least one type of WPV in the last year. Multivariate logistic regressions revealed that male sex, shift work, bachelor’s degree education, a senior professional title, working more than 50 h per week and working in secondary-level hospitals were risk factors associated with WPV. Healthcare workers who had experienced higher levels of WPV were less likely to be satisfied with their careers. Conclusions WPV remains a special concern for the Chinese healthcare system. Interventions to reduce WPV should be implemented by health authorities to create a zero-violence practice environment.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08708-3Healthcare workersWorkplace violenceSurvey |
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Workplace violence against hospital healthcare workers in China: a national WeChat-based survey |
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Workplace violence against hospital healthcare workers in China: a national WeChat-based survey |
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Workplace violence against hospital healthcare workers in China: a national WeChat-based survey |
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Abstract Background Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious issue for healthcare workers and leads to many negative consequences. Several studies have reported on the prevalence of WPV in China, which ranges from 42.2 to 83.3%. However, little information is available regarding the correlates of WPV among healthcare workers and the differences across the different levels of hospitals in China. This study aimed to explore the correlates of WPV and career satisfaction among healthcare workers in China. Methods A self-designed WeChat-based questionnaire was used that included demographic and occupational factors. The Chinese version of the Workplace Violence Scale was used to measure WPV. Career satisfaction was assessed using two questions about career choices. Descriptive analyses, chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regressions were used. Results A total of 3706 participants (2750 nurses and 956 doctors) responded to the survey. Among the 3684 valid questionnaires, 2078 (56.4%) reported at least one type of WPV in the last year. Multivariate logistic regressions revealed that male sex, shift work, bachelor’s degree education, a senior professional title, working more than 50 h per week and working in secondary-level hospitals were risk factors associated with WPV. Healthcare workers who had experienced higher levels of WPV were less likely to be satisfied with their careers. Conclusions WPV remains a special concern for the Chinese healthcare system. Interventions to reduce WPV should be implemented by health authorities to create a zero-violence practice environment. |
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