Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with workplace violence against healthcare workers in Nigeria: A systematic review
Ibom Medical Journal
; 17(2): 166-175, 2024. figures, tables
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to describe the prevalence, pattern, and predictors of WPVagainst HCWs in Nigeria.Methods:
Asystematic review was conducted using pre-defined keywords. The review was performed in line with the PRISMAguidelines on PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science. The population, intervention, comparator, and outcome (PICO) elements for this study were as follows PopulationNigerian Healthcare workers; Intervention Exposure to WPV; Comparator Non-exposure to WPV;Outcome:
Mental and Physical health outcomes of exposure to WPV. Of the 18,140 articles retrieved, 15 cross-sectional studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. In all, 3,245 HCWs were included, and consisted majorly of nurses and doctors.Results:
The overall prevalence of WPV(Physical > Verbal/Psychological > Sexual) against HCWs ranged between 39.1%-100%. The predictors of WPVare younger ages (AOR = 2.513, p = 0.012), working in psychiatric unit (AOR = 11.182, p = 0.006), and increased frequency of interaction with patients, and mostly perpetrated by patients and their relatives. Many health facilities lacked a formal reporting system and policies to protect HCWs from WPV.Conclusion:
WPVagainst HCWs is a public health problem in Nigeria with dire implications on HCWs; the victims, and the aggressor. Administrators of health facilities should design protocols for WPVreporting, recognition, and management. Patient and 'relatives' education on the 'facilities' policy against WPVshould be undertaken, while orientation sessions on the risk factors for HCWs are scheduled.
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Contexto en salud:
Agenda de Salud Sostenible para las Américas
Problema de salud:
Objetivo 3: Recursos humanos para la salud
Base de datos:
AIM (África)
Asunto principal:
Riesgos Laborales
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Violencia Laboral
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Ibom Medical Journal
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Plus-Circle Community Health Advancement Organization, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria & Technical Services Directorate, MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, Abuja, Nigeria/NG
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Plus-Circle Community Health Advancement Organization, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria/NG
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Post-graduate School of Occupational Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy/IT