Table 3.
The type of violence, the perpetrator, and how they deal with the violence, as per the respondents’ personal experience.
| Question | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Have you been subjected to physical violence in the previous 4 months? (96) | ||
| Yes | 42 | 43.75 |
| No | 54 | 56.25 |
| Have you been subjected to verbal violence in the past 4 months? (96) | ||
| Yes | 90 | 93.75 |
| No | 6 | 6.25 |
| Have you been verbally threatened in the past 4 months? (96) | ||
| Yes | 75 | 78.2 |
| No | 21 | 21.8 |
| Have you been subjected to sexual harassment in the previous 4 months? (96) | ||
| Yes | 12 | 12.5 |
| No | 84 | 87.5 |
| Who is the person who was violent toward you? (more than one answer is allowed) (96) | ||
| -Patient | 6 | 6.25 |
| -Patient’s companion | 78 | 81.25 |
| -Fellow doctor | 3 | 3.1 |
| -Nurse | 3 | 3.1 |
| -Clerk | 6 | 6.25 |
| -Housekeeper | 9 | 9.4 |
| What do you currently do to deal with violence in your work? (more than one answer is allowed) (96) | ||
| -I do nothing | 3 | 3.1 |
| -I put barriers in dealing with others | 78 | 81.25 |
| -I report to my manager at work | 90 | 93.75 |
| -I report to the police | 42 | 43.75 |
| -Show similar behavior | 18 | 18.75 |
| -I distance myself and leave the scene | 6 | 6.25 |
| -Pretend not to see the abuse | 3 | 3.1 |
| How do you feel after being subjected to violence? (more than one answer is allowed) (96) | ||
| -Disappointment | 39 | 40.6 |
| -Sadness | 21 | 21.8 |
| -Powerlessness | 18 | 18.75 |
| -Low self-esteem | 24 | 25 |
| -Anger | 27 | 28.1 |
| -Hate | 27 | 28.1 |
| -Hostility/animosity | 12 | 12.5 |
| -Anxiety | 39 | 40.6 |
| -Despair | 6 | 6.25 |
| -Failure | 18 | 18.75 |
| -Shock/Astonishment | 6 | 6.25 |
| -Guilt or Shame | 9 | 9.3 |
| -Fear | 45 | 46.8 |