Prevalence and impact of clinical violence towards nursing students in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Studies of violence towards nursing students (NSs) have been scattered mainly in the West and Middle East, but to date there have been no studies in Eastern countries. Differences in nursing education systems and cultures might have contributed to variations in incidences of clinical violence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence, associated factors and impact of clinical violence to NSs.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional survey study. Convenience sampling was used to recruit university NSs from March to June 2012 in classroom settings in Hong Kong. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used to collect the data. 1297 questionnaires were distributed and 1017 NSs completed questionnaires, with a response rate of 78.41%.

Results

Of the

SUBMITTER: Cheung K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6530330 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature