ArticleNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)2024
Knowledge and Consequences of Violence Against Health Professionals in Southern Portugal.
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- The impact of workplace violence on occupational well-being of nursing staff: the moderating role of coping styles.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Impact of a Training Intervention on the Prevention of Aggressions in Nursing Students: A Pre-Post Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prevalence of aggression and its associated factors among medical sciences students.Discover mental health · 2026Article
- Aggressive behavior towards hospital dental staff: an original flash survey in a dental department in France.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Patient removals: a symptom of a changing era for the doctor-patient relationship.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2026Article
- Workplace violence against healthcare workers: a scoping review of reporting practices, barriers to reporting and institutional responses (2020-2025).BMC health services research · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundViolence against health professionals is a global and growing problem, with significant impacts on the quality of care and the mental health of workers.
objectivesTo analyze the level of knowledge, reporting practices and consequences of violence against health professionals in the Alentejo region (southern Portugal).
methodsThis was an observational, cross-sectional study involving 440 health professionals (doctors and nurses). Data were collected using an online platform and a structured questionnaire created specifically for this study. In the statistical analysis, the data were described as counts and proportions and the X2 test was used considering a significance level of 0.05.
resultsThis study reveals that violence against health professionals in the southern region of Portugal is a frequent problem (40%), with a higher incidence among nurses (80%). Despite awareness of the existence and functioning of reporting channels, reporting is low (52%). The main causes are related to the health system, professionals and users. The consequences include mental health problems and a reduction in the quality of care provided. Suggested measures to combat violence include improving security, training and punishing aggressors.
conclusionsThis study reveals that violence against health professionals in the southern region of Portugal is a frequent, under-reported problem with serious consequences for professionals and the quality of care.
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