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The study aims to explore the nature, causes, and impacts of violence experienced by medical professionals in India.

Impact of violence against medical professionals: An online survey of medical practitioners in India

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The study aims to explore the nature, causes, and impacts of violence experienced by medical professionals in India.
Semi-structured validated questionnaire distributed to doctors via email and WhatsApp.
Responses were voluntary and anonymized with a total of 439 completed questionnaires received.
Quantitative analysis of incidents of violence, perceived reasons, and impacts on practice.
80.2% of respondents reported experiencing or witnessing workplace violence.
Verbal abuse was the most common type of violence reported, followed by physical and sexual violence.
Mental health impacts were significant, lasting from weeks to up to a year, with inadequate preventive measures identified.

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Online survey reveals high prevalence of workplace violence among doctors in India, indicating urgent need for reforms.

Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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