Table 2.
Types of Aggressive Behaviors Directed Toward Staff (N = 1,552 Residents)
| Behavior | Number (percentage) of residents exhibiting behavior |
|---|---|
| Verbally aggressive behaviors | |
| Screaming | 139 (9.0) |
| Using bad words | 112 (7.2) |
| Bossing around/demanding | 46 (3.0) |
| Insulting race or ethnic group | 26 (1.7) |
| Trying to scare with words | 17 (1.1) |
| Physically aggressive behaviors | |
| Hitting | 61 (3.9) |
| Kicking | 41 (2.6) |
| Grabbing | 37 (2.4) |
| Scratching | 36 (2.3) |
| Pushing/shoving | 26 (1.7) |
| Biting | 19 (1.2) |
| Spitting | 11 (0.7) |
| Threatening gestures | 10 (0.6) |
| Throwing things | 8 (0.5) |
| Taking/touching things | 2 (0.1) |
| Getting help when didn’t ask for or want help | 1 (0.1) |
| Sexually aggressive behaviors | |
| Saying sexual things | 4 (0.3) |
| Touching in a sexual manner | 3 (0.2) |
| Total (any report of physical, verbal, sexual, or other behaviors) | 242 (15.6) |