Prevalence of workplace violence against nurses in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Workplace violence is a serious issue in healthcare settings. Nurses are particularly vulnerable, and such violence significantly impacts their professional lives, leading to decreased productivity and care quality. We aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of workplace violence against nurses through systematic review and meta-analysis in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

Databases were searched for articles published in English from 2013 to 2023, including PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Medline, Emerald, Wiley, and ProQuest. The quality of the included studies was rigorously assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools. Meta-analysis was conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. Subgroup analysis, meta-regression, and publi

SUBMITTER: Abdelmalik M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504953 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature