Prevalence, Patterns, and Determinants of Workplace Violence Among Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace violence remains a persistent health and occupational issue, but stakeholders often lack sufficient evidence to guide effective mitigation strategies. This review aims to ascertain the prevalence and determinants of workplace violence among healthcare providers in Ethiopia, where the issue is under-researched.

Methods

The search included studies conducted in Ethiopia, regardless of publication year, that reported workplace violence among healthcare providers using PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Sciences, EMBASE, CINHAL, Google Scholar, university repositories, and reference. After each author independently evaluated a study for inclusion, data was extracted, and disagreements were discussed and settled. A random-effects meta-analysis approach was used to evaluat

SUBMITTER: Balis B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926846 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature