Table 3 Verbal and physical violence characteristics
Variables | Verbal violence, n (%) | Physical violence, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Violence frequency | 955 (84.74) | 215 (19.08) |
Aggressor sex (multiple answers) | Â | Â |
 Female | 659 (69) | 67 (31.16) |
 Male | 861 (90.16) | 189 (87.91) |
Aggressor (multiple answers) | Â | Â |
 Associates (family/friends) | 856 (89.63) | 178 (82.79) |
 Patient | 340 (35.6) | 50 (23.26) |
 Colleagues | 461 (48.27) | 19 (8.84) |
 Nurses | 378 (39.62) | 26 (12.09) |
 Others | 61 (6.39) | 1 (0.47) |
Accident time (multiple answers) | Â | Â |
 Morning (8:00–16:00) | 779 (81.15) | 89 (40.27) |
 Evening (16:00–24:00) | 653 (68.02) | 109 (49.32) |
 Night (24:00–8:00) | 501 (52.19) | 112 (50.68) |
Accident location (multiple answers) | Â | Â |
 Emergency department | 790 (82.72) | 183 (85.12) |
 Clinic | 414 (43.35) | 31 (14.42) |
 Corridor | 250 (26.18) | 50 (23.26) |
 Patient room | 360 (37.7) | 38 (17.67) |
 Others | 44 (4.6) | 0 (0) |
Violence causes (multiple answers) | Â | Â |
 Delay in medical care/long waiting time | 765 (80.02) | 134 (62.33) |
 Refusing patient's admission to the hospital | 480 (50.21) | 88 (40.93) |
 Alcohol or drug addict patient | 170 (17.78) | 26 (12.09) |
 Lack of information about resident doctors' responsibilities and authorities | 653 (68.31) | 121 (56.28) |
 Psychological problems | 147 (15.38) | 26 (12.09) |
 Others | 44 (4.60) | 6 (2.79) |