Human dignity and professional reputation under threat: Iranian Nurses' experiences of workplace violence

Workplace violence against nurses is a challenging problem in both developed and developing countries. Because the concept of violence bears some cultural load, nurses' understanding is region‐specific. This study explores Iranian nurses' perceptions of workplace violence. Using qualitativ...

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Published in:Nursing & health sciences 2017-03, Vol.19 (1), p.44-50
Main Authors: Najafi, Fereshteh, Fallahi‐Khoshknab, Masoud, Ahmadi, Fazlollah, Dalvandi, Asghar, Rahgozar, Mehdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bullying
Content analysis
Developing countries
Female
Harassment
honor insults
Humans
Iran
LDCs
Male
Middle Aged
nurse
Nurses
Nurses - psychology
Nursing
Personhood
Power (Psychology)
Qualitative Research
Religious aspects
Reputations
Sexual harassment
Verbal aggression
Violence
Workplace - psychology
workplace aggression
Workplace violence
Workplace Violence - psychology
Workplaces
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Summary:Workplace violence against nurses is a challenging problem in both developed and developing countries. Because the concept of violence bears some cultural load, nurses' understanding is region‐specific. This study explores Iranian nurses' perceptions of workplace violence. Using qualitative content analysis, 22 registered nurses underwent unstructured, in‐depth interviews. The main themes of threats to human dignity and professional reputation emerged, plus four categories: physical violence, psychological violence, honor insults, and ethnic‐religious insults. The term "honor insults," as a unique finding, was used instead of "sexual harassment." These findings may help to redefine workplace violence based on cultural background, design strategies for supporting nurses, and prevent and manage such violence.
ISSN:1441-0745
1442-2018
DOI:10.1111/nhs.12297