Magnitude of workplace violence and associated factors among healthcare professionals in East Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Workplace violence refers to violent acts that occur in the workplace against employees while they are delivering services to consumers. This phenomenon is an invasive and alarming issue affecting employees worldwide, posing both implicit and explicit threats to their health, safety and well-being. According to a World Health Organization report and study findings, 20% to 38% of healthcare workers have experienced physical violence at some point during their careers, compared to employees in other sectors. This study aimed to assess the pooled magnitude of workplace violence and to identify its associated factors among healthcare professionals in East Africa.

Method

The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO under registration number CRD42024552266. An exte

SUBMITTER: Eshetie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448341 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature