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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Prevalence and associated factors of workplace violence among Chinese nurses in tertiary hospitals: a national cross-sectional study.

Jianghao Yuan, Jiaxin Yang, Yiting Liu, Meng Ning, Qiang Yu, Xuting Li, Zengyu Chen, Chongmei Huang, Dan Zhang, Zhenhui Ren and 3 more

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Jianghao YuanClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jiaxin YangClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yiting LiuClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Meng NingClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Qiang YuClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xuting LiClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zengyu ChenClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Chongmei HuangSchool of Nursing, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Dan ZhangXiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zhenhui RenXiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Chunhui BinXiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yamin LiHunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China. aminny@csu.edu.cn.
Yusheng TianClinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. tianyusheng@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

Chinese Nursing Association ZHKY202306Major Scientific and Technological Projects in Hunan Province 2020SK2085STI2030-Major Projects 2021ZD0200700
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWorkplace violence (WPV) is a major issue for nurses worldwide, causing both physical and mental harm, and impairing their ability to work effectively. Several researches reported on the prevalence of WPV among nurses in China, ranging from 56.4 to 71%. However, little information is available about the correlates of different types of WPV among nurses across different departments in tertiary hospitals in China.

methodsA self-designed WeChat-based questionnaire was utilized, incorporating demographic and occupational factors. WPV was measured using the Chinese version Workplace Violence Scale. Two questions regarding career choices were employed to assess career satisfaction. Descriptive analyses, chi-square tests, and bivariate logistic regression analysis were conducted.

results122,237 participants were included in the analysis. 26.6% of them experienced at least one form of WPV in the past year. Male sex, shift work, postgraduate education, senior professional title, department, and working more than 50 h per week were factors associated with WPV. Nurses encountered high levels of WPV were less likely to be satisfied with their nursing career.

conclusionsWPV is a special concern for Chinese nurses. Interventions to reduce WPV should be conducted by health authorities to create a zero-violence working environment for nurses, and to increase their career satisfaction. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Cross-sectional studyNursesWorkplace violence

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