Prospective study of attitude of MBBS doctors towards violence against doctors

Abstract

Introduction: It is perceived that about 75% of doctors have faced some kind of violence at work, which is similar to the rates from other countries in the continent. A substantial proportion of doctors are in peril as they are victims of violence by their patients or relatives, which often is unreported. Methodology:A structured study questionnaire was designed and prepared in the form of “Google Forms.” Results: Student doctors tackling such abuse are known to develop psychological stress at most times; and come about with high functioning depression, fear, and post-traumatic stress disorders at such a preliminary stage of their practice. From this study, we explored that how doctors from being genuinely praised for their altruistic work to having faced social stigma and abuse. Conclusion: We intent to fortify doctors to tackle this emerging issue for the safety of physicians. Drawing inference from the literature and graphical analysis, a sustainable way to alleviate duress on doctors would be ameliorating public health-care services and thus the quality of life. To fathom this issue and to tackle interludes of violence against doctors, it is of paramount importance that as a society, we concede this as a public health and safety challenge.