Workplace violence against hospital healthcare workers in China: a national WeChat-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious issue for healthcare workers and leads to many negative consequences. Several studies have reported on the prevalence of WPV in China, which ranges from 42.2 to 83.3%. However, little information is available regarding the correlates of WPV among healthcare workers and the differences across the different levels of hospitals in China. This study aimed to explore the correlates of WPV and career satisfaction among healthcare workers in China.

Methods

A self-designed WeChat-based questionnaire was used that included demographic and occupational factors. The Chinese version of the Workplace Violence Scale was used to measure WPV. Career satisfaction was assessed using two questions about career choices. Descriptive analyses, chi-

SUBMITTER: Tian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7189471 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature