article · Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal

Assessment of the Prevalence and Patterns of Violence against Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Multicentre Study

Alphonsus Rukevwe Isara
Adesuwa Queen Aigbokhaode
Hadiza Abigail Agbo
Luret Lar
Zara Wudiri
Nyemike Simeon Awunor

20242 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Benin

Abstract

The overall prevalence of violent attacks on HCWs was high. The perpetrators of violent attacks were mainly patient relatives and patients/clients. The factors predisposing to violent attacks were patients-related issues, service delivery, working conditions of the hospitals, expectations of patient relatives and impatience of hospital staff.

Research topics

Workplace Violence and Bullying
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

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DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_221_24

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