Workplace Aggression Against Healthcare Workers: A Cross‐Sectional Registry Study Comparing Primary and Specialized Care

Advances in Public Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: María Ascensión Maestre Naranjo, Claudio Payá Santos, Silvia Arranz Alonso, Lucía Granados Alós, Neidy Zenaida Domínguez Pineda, Manuel Nevado Rey, Juan Carlos Fernandez-Rodriguez
DOI: 10.1155/adph/5959054
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Abstract

The article analyzes the problem of aggressions against health personnel, a growing phenomenon that affects their physical and psychological well‐being and their professional performance. Aggressions can be physical, verbal, or psychological, and usually occur in high‐pressure contexts, such as emergencies or care for patients with psychiatric problems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Workplace Violence and Bullying Occupational Health and Burnout Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

Publication details

Journal / source
Advances in Public Health
Volume
2026
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN