Gender differences in workplace violence against physicians of obstetrics and gynecology in China: A questionnaire in the national congress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China has witnessed a surge in violence against medical personnel, including widely reported incidents of violent abuse, riots, attacks, and protests in hospitals, but little is known about the impact of gender differences on the workplace violence against physicians of obstetrics and gynecology. The aim of this study was to analyse gender differences in workplace violence against physicians of obstetrics and gynecology in China.

Methods

Printed questionnaires were sent to participants of a national congress of obstetricians and gynecologists. The questionnaire consisted of items relevant to epidemiologic characteristics, workplace violence experienced in the past 12 months, participants' attitudes toward violence and physician-patient relationship. Data from fema

SUBMITTER: Zhu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6287814 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature