The role of fear in the relationship between vicarious violence at work and work ability in nurses: A cross‐sectional study

Pacheco, Emelda; Bártolo, Ana; Pereira, Anabela; Silva, Carlos Fernandes da

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“…FFWV is an emotional response by an individual to a perceived risk of victimization in relation to WPV [ 16 ]. Researchers have paid increasing attention to the association between FFWV and work performance [ 17 , 18 ]. However, the relationship between FFWV and depressive symptoms among nurses has not been studied.…”

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The association between fear of future workplace violence and depressive symptoms among nurses based on different experiences of workplace violence: a cross-sectional study

Cui

et al. 2023

BMC Nurs

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Background Fear of future workplace violence (FFWV) has a negative impact on individuals’ health. However, no study has investigated the association between FFWV and depressive symptoms. Nurses with different experiences of workplace violence may have different levels of FFWV and differences in mental health. This study explored the association between FFWV and depressive symptoms among Chinese nurses with different experiences of workplace violence. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1888 Chinese nurses from 12 tertiary hospitals in Shandong Province. The Fear of Future Violence at Work scale was used to measure FFWV. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between FFWV and depressive symptoms. Results The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 45.9% (no aggression group: 24.3%; non-physical violence group: 46.1%; physical violence group: 63.7%), and 72.8% of nurses had high levels of fear of future workplace violence (no aggression group: 60.2%; non-physical violence group: 75.6%; physical violence group: 70.8%). Compared with low levels of FFWV, high levels of FFWV were associated with more depressive symptoms among nurses in the no aggression group (odds ratio [OR] = 3.269, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.102–9.695) and in the non-physical violence group (OR = 2.338, 95% CI: 1.385–3.945). Conclusion Nurses who had experienced physical violence had the most depressive symptoms and nurses with experience of non-physical violence had the greatest FFWV. Our findings suggested that there was a significant association between FFWV and depressive symptoms among Chinese nurses in the no aggression and non-physical violence groups. Hospital administrators need to address FFWV needs when developing strategies to reduce depressive symptoms among nurses.

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The association between fear of future workplace violence and depressive symptoms among nurses based on different experiences of workplace violence: a cross-sectional study

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“…Thus, nurses with high levels of fear of future workplace violence show more emotional exhaustion and cynicism, and less personal accomplishment than others who are less afraid (Fu et al, 2021 ). Furthermore, not only the nurses who have been exposed directly to workplace violence, but also those who have witnessed or heard talk about it, are fearful of future aggression (Pacheco et al, 2022 ). In this sense, episodes of violence arising from the COVID‐19 pandemic have increased both the amount of violence against nurses and its perceived threat, which in turn is related to an increase in burnout (especially, the emotional exhaustion factor; Barello et al, 2020 ).…”

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Aggression and burnout in nurses during COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

Jurado

Linares

Fuentes

et al. 2022

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Workplace violence against nurses, an ever‐present problem in the healthcare workplace, has been increasing with COVID‐19 and affects occupational health. This study analyzed the consequences of COVID‐19 on violence against nurses, identifying its association with burnout, emphasizing the importance of work‐related variables. A total of 1013 actively employed nurses in Spain with a mean age of 34.71 years filled out a computer‐assisted web interviewing survey. Aggression as a consequence of their work was reported by 73.44% of the nurses. Those most affected were in primary care, and verbal aggression by patients and their families was the most frequent. Nurses who were attacked scored significantly higher in emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Furthermore, 83.22% said that COVID‐19 was an important factor in the increase in violence toward healthcare workers. Analysis showed that a perceived secure environment was a mediator between the belief that COVID‐19 was an influential factor in the increase of violence and the depersonalization dimension of burnout. Increasing perceived security in the work environment among nurses can be effective in promoting well‐being, work performance, and commitment to the profession.

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The mediating role of psychological well‐being on the effect of fear of future violent events at work on nurses’ intention to migration

Güneş,

Günaydin,

Amarat

2024

International Nursing Review

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AimTo evaluate the effect of the fear of violence of nurses working in Turkey on their intention to migrate and to examine the mediating role of psychological well‐being on this effect.BackgroundMany countries are concerned about nurses’ fear of violence and their intention to migrate. The fear of violence at work may influence nurses’ intention to migrate. Additionally, psychological well‐being may impact this process. However, the impact of the fear of violence at work on the intention to migrate, as well as the moderating effect of psychological well‐being in a nursing context, is not well understood.MethodsWe conducted this cross‐sectional study on a sample of 221 nurses from two public hospitals. We collected survey data between November 2022 and January 2023 using three scales. We analyzed the data using SPSS, AMOS, and HAYES. We followed the STROBE statement guidelines for cross‐sectional studies.ResultsNurses reported a moderate intention to migrate and a moderate to high level of fear of violence and psychological well‐being. Fear of violence is positively associated with the intention to migrate. Mediation analyses indicated that the association between fear of violence and intention to migration was mediated by psychological well‐being.Discussion and conclusionThe fear among nurses of being exposed to violence increases their intention to migrate. However, high psychological well‐being can reduce this intention.Implications for nursing and health policyNursing managers, policymakers, and decision‐makers need to take serious precautions against the fear of violence in the future and make necessary improvements for nurses who witness violence. To achieve this, it can begin by paying attention to the high psychological well‐being of each nurse.

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The role of fear in the relationship between vicarious violence at work and work ability in nurses: A cross‐sectional study

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The association between fear of future workplace violence and depressive symptoms among nurses based on different experiences of workplace violence: a cross-sectional study

The association between fear of future workplace violence and depressive symptoms among nurses based on different experiences of workplace violence: a cross-sectional study

Aggression and burnout in nurses during COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

The mediating role of psychological well‐being on the effect of fear of future violent events at work on nurses’ intention to migration

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