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August 22, 2025SciOpen Access

The Prevalence, Nature, and Main Determinants of Violence Towards Healthcare Professionals in the South of Portugal: A Cross-Sectional Study

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MZMaria Otília Brites ZangãoEAElisabete AlvesISIsaura Serra

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals nearly 40% of healthcare professionals face violence, highlighting urgent public health concerns.

Key Points

  • Nearly 40% of healthcare professionals reported experiencing violence at work, mostly psychological violence.
  • Psychological violence affected 94.2% of victims, with physical violence at 46.2%, indicating severe workplace issues.
  • Analysis was conducted through a cross-sectional study involving 440 healthcare professionals across four health units.
  • Findings call for comprehensive data collection and prevention strategies to address workplace violence effectively.

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Zangão et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76a77567bf4f94fef07dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/sci7030116
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