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ArticleSultan Qaboos University medical journal2024

Workplace Violence Against Nurses in Psychiatric Hospitals in Oman: A cross-sectional multi-centre study.

Maryam Al-Kalbani, Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi, Siham Al-Shamli, Sathiya Murthi, Naser Al-Balushi, Hamed Al-Sinawi

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Maryam Al-KalbaniPsychiatry Residency Training Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Tamadhir Al-MahrouqiPsychiatry Residency Training Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Siham Al-ShamliDepartment of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Sathiya MurthiResearch Department, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Naser Al-BalushiDepartment of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Hamed Al-SinawiDepartment of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) against nurses in Oman's psychiatric hospitals and explore associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2021 and included all tertiary mental healthcare hospitals in Oman (Al Masarra Hospital and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman). The participants completed a sociodemographic survey and a questionnaire on WPV in the health sector. Results: A total of 106 participants (response rate = 80.3%) were included in this study. Most were female (52.8%) and Omani (72.6%) and aged 30-39 years. WPV prevalence was high (90.6%), with verbal (86.8%) and physical violence (57.5%) being the most common types. WPV incidents were more frequent on weekdays (26.4%) and during morning shifts (34%), while 81.1% of the nurses worked in shifts and had direct physical contact with patients (83.0%). The majority (92.5%) were aware of standardised WPV reporting procedures and 89.7% confirmed the presence of such procedures in hospitals. WPV was more prevalent among nurses in inpatient wards ( Conclusion: WPV against nurses in Omani psychiatric hospitals is alarmingly high. Future studies should investigate contributing factors among healthcare providers and emphasise violence prevention by providing staff nurses with effective training to handle violent incidents involving psychiatric patients.

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NursesOccupational StressOmanPsychiatryWorking ConditionsWorkplaceWorkplace Violence

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