Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The issue of workplace violence (WPV) directed at nurses is a chronic and global public health concern. Numerous studies on workplace violence in Ethiopia have been conducted; however, the results have been inconsistent. The review aims to identify the pooled prevalence and assoc...
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| author | Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede Agerie Mengistie Zeleke Jember Ayelgne Beyene Getanew Kegne Nigate Worku Chekol Tassew |
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| description | Abstract Background The issue of workplace violence (WPV) directed at nurses is a chronic and global public health concern. Numerous studies on workplace violence in Ethiopia have been conducted; however, the results have been inconsistent. The review aims to identify the pooled prevalence and associated factors of workplace violence against nurses. Methods A systematic and methodical literature search was conducted using electronic databases such as Google Scholar, EMBASE I, Scopus, PubMed, HINAR, the Web of Science, and the African Journal Online (AJOL). Each original study’s efficacy and quality were assessed using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) technique designed for cross-sectional research. The Cochrane Q and I2 test statistics were used to verify the heterogeneity of the studies. Using a random effect model, the pooled estimate of workplace violence among nurses was calculated. Result The pooled estimate of workplace violence among nurses in Ethiopia was 39.43% (95% CI: 27.63, 51.23). Female nurse (POR = 2.25; 95% CI: 1.29, 3.92), short work experience (POR = 3.25; 95% CI: 2.37, 4.45), and living without a spouse (POR = 2.03; 95% CI: 1.03, 3.99) were identified factors associated with workplace violence. Conclusion This study found that about two-fifths of nurses encounter workplace violence. According to this study, there was a significant association between work place violence among Nurses and being female, having less job experience, and being single. To address this issue, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), policymakers, and other stakeholders should prioritize interventions aimed at reducing workplace violence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c9946cdd27bb45109c6627c8c6f920cc2025-01-19T12:16:32ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552025-01-0124111110.1186/s12912-024-02660-yWorkplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysisYeshiwas Ayale Ferede0Agerie Mengistie Zeleke1Jember Ayelgne Beyene2Getanew Kegne Nigate3Worku Chekol Tassew4Department of Reproductive Health, Teda Health Science CollegeDepartment of Clinical Midwifery, Teda Health Science CollegeDepartment of Epidemiology, Teda Health Science CollegeDepartment of Reproductive Health, Teda Health Science CollegeDepartment of Medical Nursing, Teda Health Science CollegeAbstract Background The issue of workplace violence (WPV) directed at nurses is a chronic and global public health concern. Numerous studies on workplace violence in Ethiopia have been conducted; however, the results have been inconsistent. The review aims to identify the pooled prevalence and associated factors of workplace violence against nurses. Methods A systematic and methodical literature search was conducted using electronic databases such as Google Scholar, EMBASE I, Scopus, PubMed, HINAR, the Web of Science, and the African Journal Online (AJOL). Each original study’s efficacy and quality were assessed using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) technique designed for cross-sectional research. The Cochrane Q and I2 test statistics were used to verify the heterogeneity of the studies. Using a random effect model, the pooled estimate of workplace violence among nurses was calculated. Result The pooled estimate of workplace violence among nurses in Ethiopia was 39.43% (95% CI: 27.63, 51.23). Female nurse (POR = 2.25; 95% CI: 1.29, 3.92), short work experience (POR = 3.25; 95% CI: 2.37, 4.45), and living without a spouse (POR = 2.03; 95% CI: 1.03, 3.99) were identified factors associated with workplace violence. Conclusion This study found that about two-fifths of nurses encounter workplace violence. According to this study, there was a significant association between work place violence among Nurses and being female, having less job experience, and being single. To address this issue, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), policymakers, and other stakeholders should prioritize interventions aimed at reducing workplace violence.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02660-yPrevalenceWorkplace violenceFactorsNursesEthiopia |
| spellingShingle | Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede Agerie Mengistie Zeleke Jember Ayelgne Beyene Getanew Kegne Nigate Worku Chekol Tassew Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Nursing Prevalence Workplace violence Factors Nurses Ethiopia |
| title | Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in ethiopia a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | Prevalence Workplace violence Factors Nurses Ethiopia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02660-y |
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