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Investigating the Prevalence and Relationship between Bullying, Aggression, and Violence Among Doctors in Hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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Mahya Payam1    , Asma Gholipour2 , Roya Biabani Khankahdani3 |
1- Department of Health Services Management, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
2- Department of Health Services Management, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran , ze.gholipour@iau.ac.ir
3- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran |
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Abstract: (44 Views) |
Introduction: Physicians, facing the high-stress environment inherent to the medical profession, are disproportionately susceptible to psychological distress and exposure to aggressive behaviors compared to other occupational groups. Such incidents can adversely impact physician mental well-being, compromise the quality of healthcare delivery, and diminish patient satisfaction. This study sought to determine the prevalence and interrelationships among bullying, aggression, and violence experienced by physicians in public hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024. The target population included all physicians working in public hospitals who reported experiencing at least one instance of bullying, aggression, or violence within the preceding year. A total of 158 physicians participated, completing 282 questionnaires overall. Data were gathered using validated instruments measuring workplace violence, organizational bullying, cyberbullying, and aggression, and were analyzed using SPSS version 22.
Results: The findings revealed that 12% of physicians encountered physical violence, 72.15% experienced verbal violence, 13.92% reported sexual violence, and 8.2% faced racial violence. Organizational bullying exhibited a significant positive correlation with both aggression and cyberbullying, and cyberbullying was found to be directly associated with violence. The mean organizational bullying score was 56.91, while the overall mean aggression score was 68.68. Job stress, heavy workload, and inadequate organizational support were identified as significant contributing factors to these behaviors.
Conclusion: Violence, bullying, and aggression among physicians result in extensive individual and organizational repercussions. Essential strategies for mitigating these issues include bolstering organizational support mechanisms, implementing training programs for violence coping strategies, enhancing on-site security measures, and fostering a positive organizational culture. |
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| Keywords: Bullying, Aggression, Violence, Physicians, Hospital personnel |
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Type of Article: Research Article |
Subject:
Health Management
Received: 2025/10/3 | Revised: 2026/02/3 | Accepted: 2026/01/27
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