Protecting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Staff from Aggression and Violence in Conflict Encounters (PEACE1): A survey of Wales Adults attitudes in 2022

Abstract

Background Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff frequently encounter violence and aggression (V&A) directed towards them, which negatively affects their wellbeing and provision of services. This is an international problem and employers and others are tackling it through policy, education, legislation, and public information campaigns. The aim of this study was to explore the Welsh public’s views of V&A directed at EMS staff and their awareness of policy changes and the reach of media campaigns associated with recent policy changes.