What is it about?
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and circumstances related to physical WPV among all healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia in 12 months, as well as the consequences for both attackers and targets of physical WPV
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Why is it important?
the rate of physical WPV in Saudi Arabia is lower than what has been reported in previous literature in other countries; however, it remains a risk faced by HCWs, particularly those working night shifts and having direct contact with patients. The prevalence was the highest among pharmacists, nurses, midwives, and healthcare specialists, followed by healthcare technicians and physicians.
Perspectives
This result shows that more support and specific strategies and policies to reduce the occurrence of WPV, protect healthcare providers, and prevent the event are required. Under-reporting the attacks may give an incorrect indication of the magnitude of the problem; therefore, more education and additional research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are needed.
Dr Fahad Saleh Al Sweleh
King Saud University
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This page is a summary of: Physical workplace violence in the health sector in Saudi Arabia, Medicine, July 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health,
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034094.
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