Prevalence and risk factors of workplace violence against healthcare workers in Bangladesh and its consequences: A nationwide cross-sectional study

Violence against physicians working in public tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh: a facility-based cross-sectional study

“…The key finding revealed that 67.3% of interviewed physicians had experienced WPV in the past 12 months. This percentage aligns with previous studies conducted among healthcare professionals in Bangladesh, although it varies, with a lower prevalence of 43% reported by Shahjalal et al , 12 higher prevalence of 77.29% reported by Rony et al , 21 and compared with rates reported in studies conducted in Pakistan (53.4%), 22 India (63%) 23 and Nepal (45.5%). 24 …”

“…The key finding revealed that 67.3% of interviewed physicians had experienced WPV in the past 12 months. This percentage aligns with previous studies conducted among healthcare professionals in Bangladesh, although it varies, with a lower prevalence of 43% reported by Shahjalal et al, 12 higher prevalence of 77.29% reported by Rony et al, 21 and compared with rates reported in studies conducted in Pakistan (53.4%), 22 India (63%) 23 and Nepal (45.5%). 24 The high prevalence of violence among respondents may stem from several factors including social instability, lack of administrative support, apprehension about unfair treatment, lengthy legal procedures and the absence of government-level policies addressing violence against healthcare workers.…”

“…Additionally, shortages of medicines and supplies, dissatisfaction with treatment, care delays, inadequate security and unrealistic patient expectations contribute to this situation 25 26. Previous studies have revealed profound impacts of WPV on healthcare professionals, including a strong desire to leave the profession, job dissatisfaction, decreased work performance, work–life imbalance, feelings of anger, depression, fear, stress, loss of self-confidence, suicidal tendencies and a diminished quality of life 12 13 21. These findings underscore the complex and severe repercussions of WPV, affecting both the professional and personal spheres of individuals in the healthcare sector.…”

“Patient dignity can be ensured by providing adequate health care”: A phenomenological analysis on survival strategies of military nurses

“…This study unveiled that nurse managers' strategies were centered on motivating frontline nurses to engage in the care of coronavirus-affected patients within a challenging working environment. Nurse managers hold a pivotal role in fostering nursing skills development [ 39 ] and serve as a wellspring of motivation for bedside nurses [ 40 ]. Nurse managers guide nurses in cultivating problem-solving abilities, honing decision-making skills, and enhancing critical thinking capabilities [ 41 , 42 ].…”