This multicenter, cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate the perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ENT-HNS) physicians in Turkey. The study investigates the association between exposure to workplace violence and perceived safety, as well as the adequacy of institutional support mechanisms. Data will be collected through an anonymous online questionnaire distributed nationwide. The findings are expected to contribute to awareness and the development of preventive strategies and institutional safety policies for healthcare professionals.
Licensed ENT-HNS specialist or resident physician
Aged 18 years or older
Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Physicians from other medical specialties
Surveys with more than 20% missing data
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) specialist and resident physicians aged 18 years or older working in Turkey who voluntarily participate in the study.
Other
Cross-sectional
Online Survey Questionnaire
Other interventionAn anonymous, web-based questionnaire administered via Google Forms to assess demographic characteristics, workload, exposure to workplace violence, reporting behaviors, and perceived safety against workplace violence using a validated safety perception scale.
Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence
Total score obtained from the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence, a self-administered questionnaire assessing perceived safety and security in the workplace. The scale consists of items scored on a Likert-type scale, with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10. Higher scores indicate a higher perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence.
Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence
Self-reported exposure to workplace violence, categorized as verbal violence, physical violence, and threats, assessed using a structured questionnaire developed for this study.
Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence
Correlation between: Perceived Safety Score measured by the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence (continuous total score, range 0-10), and Exposure to workplace violence (yes/no), assessed via self-reported questionnaire.
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