Table 5. Distribution according to the perceived solutions chosen to prevent violence.

This table contains multiple responses; percentages are shown based on “n”; * statistically significant

Perceived solutions	Overall (n=113)		BGTH (n=61)		BMC (n=52)		p-value
	Frequency	Percentage	Frequency	Percentage	Frequency	Percentage
Increasing the number of security personnel	69	61.1	33	54.1	36	69.2	0.105
Installation of panic buttons	59	52.2	32	52.5	27	51.9	0.955
Improving communication between doctors and patients	31	27.4	17	27.9	14	26.9	0.006*
Stricter laws and actions must be taken by the administration against acts of violence/abuse	63	55.8	27	44.3	36	69.2	0.008*
Conducting mock drills of violent episodes as practice to handle violence	21	18.6	13	21.3	8	15.4	0.434
Healthcare workers should behave politely (acquire soft skills)	31	27.4	20	32.8	11	21.1	0.176
Limiting the number of people accompanying the patient	91	80.5	48	78.7	43	82.7	0.605
Improvisation of hospital facilities	10	8.8	7	11.7	3	5.7	0.468