Table 2.
Reports and news on violence among physicians in some countries.6, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 54
| Country | Prevalence of violence against physicians (%) | Time period |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria (General)* | 55.0 | N/A |
| China (Emergency Service)** | 90.0 | One year |
| Germany (Primary Care Physicians)** | 91.0 | Career-time |
| India (General)** | 77.3 | Career-time |
| Italy (General)** | 51.5 | One year |
| Jordan (General)** | 63.0 | One year |
| Peru (General)** | 84.5 | N/A |
| Poland (General)* | 51.0 | N/A |
| Romania (Resident Physicians)** | 45.8 | Career-time |
| Turkey (General)* | 84.0 | Career-time |
| USA (Emergency Service)* | 47.0 | Career-time |
N/A: non-applicable.
*
Reports by National Chambers/Medical Associations.
**
Results of research.