NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence and determinants of physical violence against doctors in Bangladeshi tertiary care hospitals
Authors : Md. Shahjalal, Mohammad Morshad Alam, Md. Nafiul Alam Khan, Arifa Sultana, Sanjana Zaman, Ahmed Hossain, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Human Resources for Health | Volume Number: 21 | Publication Year : 2023 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature (BMC) |
| Pages : 10 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay Protect labour rights, promote safe workplaces Promote rule of law and equal access to justice |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study of 406 doctors reveals that 12.3% of physicians in Bangladeshi tertiary care hospitals were victims of physical violence in the year preceding the survey. The research identifies that younger (under 30), male, and never-married doctors are at the highest risk, particularly those serving in emergency departments and public hospitals. By uncovering that patients' relatives are the primary perpetrators (72%) and that nearly 90% of victims are "very worried" in their current workplace, the study provides a vital evidence-based mandate for policymakers to implement zero-tolerance legislation, bolster patient protocols, and invest in human resources to prevent physician burnout and ensure the continued delivery of essential health services. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Physical violence, Doctor, Workplace violence, Hospital, Bangladesh |
