Table 2.
Prevalence of physical assault, verbal abuse, bullying, sexual harassment, and racial harassment towards physicians and nurses in Macau (n = 720).
| Profession | Physical Assault (n, %) | Verbal Abuse (n, %) | Bullying (n, %) | Sexual Harassment (n, %) | Racial Harassment (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | 4 (3.7) | 41 (38.3) | 13 (12.1) | 4 (3.7) | 4 (3.7) |
| Nurse | 111 (18.1) | 343 (56.0) | 89 (14.5) | 29 (4.7) | 15 (2.4) |
| x2 | 4.02 p < 0.001 *** | 11.39 p < 0.001 *** | 0.42 p = 0.52 ** | 0.21 p = 0.65 ** | 0.59 p = 0.44 ** |
** p value significant at 0.01 (2-tailed); *** p value significant at <0.001 (2-tailed).