Table 5 The most common effects of violence on different job categories
Type of effect | Physicians | Nurses | Administrative | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F(%) | F(%) | F(%) | F(%) | |
Minimize communication, contact with patients/families | 29 (26.4) | 24 (21.8) | 19 (23.5) | 72 (23.9) |
Hopelessness/disappointment | 29 (26.4) | 16 (14.5) | 13 (16.0) | 58 (19.3) |
Minimize time of patient care | 15 (13.6) | 16 (14.5) | 9 (11.1) | 40 (13.3) |
Fear and anxiety | 4 (3.6) | 16 (14.5) | 10 (12.3) | 30 (10.0) |
Avoid taking decision that might involve medical risks | 13 (11.8) | 9 (8.2) | 3 (3.7) | 25 (8.3) |
Feeling to take revenge | 5 (4.5) | 13 (11.8) | 3 (3.7) | 21 (7.0) |
Feeling of guilt | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.8) | 2 (2.5) | 4 (1.3) |
No impact on me | 15 (13.6) | 14 (12.7) | 22 (27.2) | 51 (16.9) |