Medical Students' Attitudes Toward Violence Against Doctors
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Jith Arya, Lakshmi Anju, Methala Sharon, Mathew Kathleen A
Primary Institution: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What are medical students' attitudes toward the rising violence against doctors?
Conclusion
Medical students are highly concerned about violence against doctors and believe that changes are needed to improve safety in healthcare settings.
Supporting Evidence
- 97.4% of students expressed concern about violence against doctors.
- 71.5% reported that emergency medicine doctors are more prone to violence.
- 60.5% were not aware of any legal provisions to protect doctors from violence.
- 82.7% believed violence against doctors escalated after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Takeaway
Medical students are worried about violence against doctors and think that better training and laws are needed to keep doctors safe.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed among medical students in three colleges.
Limitations
Low participation rate and lack of a validated questionnaire.
Participant Demographics
Majority were female (74.4%) and from Kerala (88.2%).
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