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Prevalence and patterns of workplace violence against doctors of North India: a cross-sectional study

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This study aims to assess the prevalence and patterns of workplace violence against physicians in North India.
Cross-sectional study conducted with 200 physicians in Uttarakhand, India.
Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire on workplace violence experiences.
Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses performed using SPSS version 23.
75% of physicians reported experiencing workplace violence (95% CI: 68.9–81.0%).
Verbal abuse was the most common form (59.33%; 95% CI: 51.4–67.1%).
68% of incidents were perpetrated by patients' relatives or organized groups.

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Cross-sectional study finds high workplace violence prevalence among physicians in North India, highlighting urgent need for interventions.

Vyas et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study finds high workplace violence prevalence among physicians in North India, highlighting urgent need for interventions.