Associations of workplace violence and psychological capital with depressive symptoms and burn-out among doctors in Liaoning, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to (1) Identify the prevalence of workplace violence among doctors in Liaoning, China. (2) Examine the relationships between workplace violence and psychological capital with depressive symptoms and burn-out in Chinese doctors.

Design

A quantitative, cross-sectional study.

Setting

Eight hospitals in Liaoning Province were surveyed using a self-reported questionnaire.

Participants

The study population comprised 1800 doctors. Ultimately 1392 doctors completed valid questionnaires with a response rate of 77.3%.

Results

The prevalence of workplace violence was 77.5%. Compared with other types of workplace violence, the prevalence of psychological aggression was the highest (72.7%). Workplace violence (depressive sympt

SUBMITTER: Sui G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6538207 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature