Prevalence and associated factors for workplace violence among general practitioners in China: a national cross-sectional study

Human Resources for Health

Heng Jiang¹  Shijiao Yan²  Tingting Yang³  Xin Meng⁴  Cheng Su⁴  Jing Feng⁴  Zihui Lei⁴  Ying Zhou⁴  Yong Gan⁴  Hongkun Di⁴  Xin Shen⁴  Wenqi Xia⁴  Zuxun Lu⁴  Minyi Yu⁵  Yanling Zheng⁵  Fanjun Cheng⁶ 

[1] Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University;Department of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital/The First Affiliated Hospital, Hunan Normal University;Department of Nutrition, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital and Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital;Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;Shouyilu Street Community Health Service Center;Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;

关键词: General practitioners;    Workplace violence;    Primary health care;    China;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12960-022-00736-x

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background General practitioners (GPs) were at risk of violence in their everyday working lives. Workplace violence (WPV) among GPs is a global public health concern. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with WPV among GPs in China. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 4376 GPs in eastern, central, and western China between March and May 2021 using a structured self-administered questionnaire. The multivariable stepwise logistic regression model was used to examine the factors associated with WPV among GPs in China. Results Among these respondents, 14.26% of them reported exposure to WPV in the past 12 months. GPs who were female, practised in a rural area, made home visits occasionally, worked in a fair or good practice environment or work environment, and had a fair or good relationship with patients were less likely to encounter any type of WPV. In addition, GPs who served patients over 20 per day and worked overtime occasionally or frequently were more likely to be exposed to WPV. The determinants of WPV varied in different types of WPV and sexes. Conclusions The prevalence of WPV among GPs is low in China. Our findings could inform the measures to reduce the WPV among GPs.

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