Bullying among trainee doctors in Southern India: a questionnaire study.
J Postgrad Med
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2007 Apr-Jun; 53(2): 87-90, 90A-91A
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-117007
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Workplace bullying is an important and serious issue in a healthcare setting because of its potential impact on the welfare of care-providers as well as the consumers.AIMS:
To gauge the extent of bullying among the medical community in India; as a subsidiary objective, to assess the personality trait of the bullying victims. SETTINGS ANDDESIGN:
A cross-sectional, anonymous, self-reported questionnaire survey was undertaken among a convenient sample of all the trainee doctors at a Government Medical College in Tamil Nadu, India. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A questionnaire, in English with standard written explanation of bullying was used. Basic information like age, sex, job grade and the specialty in case of Postgraduates (PGs) were also collected. StatisticalAnalysis:
The results were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis and Chi-square test for comparison of frequencies.RESULTS:
A total of 174 doctors (115 PGs and 59 junior doctors), took part in the study with a cent percent response. Nearly half of the surveyed population reported being subjected to bullying. Nearly 54 (53%) of the men and 35 (48%) of women were subjected to bullying. Significant proportions (P < 0.0001) of medical personnel and paramedical staff bullied the PGs and junior doctors, respectively. More than 85 (90%) of bullying incidents went unreported. A significant (P < 0.0001) percentage of PGs and junior doctors revealed a personality trait towards bully.CONCLUSIONS:
Workplace bullying is common among trainee doctors and usually goes unreported.
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Assunto principal:
Estresse Psicológico
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Coleta de Dados
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Adulto
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Agressão
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Índia
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Relações Interprofissionais
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Corpo Clínico Hospitalar
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Postgrad Med
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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