A Cross-Sectional Study on Workplace Violence Among Residents of Government Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana

People who try to save lives are themselves at risk. In a study by Indian Medical Association (IMA), more than 75% of doctors across the country have faced at least some form of violence. Those who save lives are themselves at risk. More than 75% of doctors across the country have faced at least some form of violence, initial findings of an ongoing study by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have revealed.Those who save lives are themselves at risk. More than 75% of doctors across the country have faced at least some form of violence, initial findings of an ongoing study by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have revealed.Those who save lives are themselves at risk. More than 75% of doctors across the country have faced at least some form of violence, initial findings of an ongoing study by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have revealed.Those who save lives are themselves at risk. More than 75% of doctors across the country have faced at least some form of violence, initial findings of an ongoing study by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have revealed.Nowadays, doctors are not recommending their children to opt medical, which is a real misery for the medical profession. Aim and objectives: To study the prevalence and determinants of workplace violence among residents in PGIMS, Rohtak. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September-October, 2018, among residents working in emergency, ICU, OT and Trauma Center of PGIMS, Rohtak using self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Verbal abuse (70%) was quite a common form of violence, followed by physical abuse(30%). Abuse was more common among residents of medicine and surgery department (60%), followed by obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatric and orthopaedic department (29%). It was also observed that only 20% residents were actually aware of The Doctor’s Protection Act. Conclusion: With increase in deterioration of the doctor–patient relationship not only in India, but globally some strict steps are required to end the violence against doctors, nurses and other paramedics. Patients and their attendants are to be counselled properly. Doctors should be made aware about the laws and acts available for them.