The occurrence and consequences of violence against healthcare workers in Turkey: before and during the 
COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) were victims of workplace violence (WPV). There are no reliable statistics on the occurrence and consequences of WPV against HCWs in Turkey throughout the pandemic period.

Objective

We investigated the rates of WPV against HCWs in Turkey in the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods, variables associated with WPV, and the relationship between these variables and job satisfaction and burnout.

Methods

A structured online questionnaire was disseminated through social media channels to HCWs in various healthcare settings. All the respondents also completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Job Satisfaction Scale. Based on the data obtained, we determined the frequency, causes, and consequen

SUBMITTER: Ozdamar Unal G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9383775 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature