Physical violence against health staff by mentally ill patients at a psychiatric hospital in Botswana

Physical violence against health staff by mentally ill patients at a psychiatric hospital in Botswana

Abstract Background Workplace violence is worrisome in the mental health sector. Little is understood about it in sub-Saharan Africa. Consequently, we decided to investigate the prevalence, related factors, and the available sources of support for the victims of workplace violence in a mental referr...

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Main Authors: Anthony A. Olashore, Oluyemi O. Akanni, Radiance M. Ogundipe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Botswana
Health Staff
Mentally ill
Physical violence
Psychiatric hospital
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3187-6

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