Frequency and Disparity of Violence Against Healthcare Workers in Public and Private Sector Hospitals in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Syed Muhammad Aqeel Abidi, Anum Rahim, Murtaza Hassan, Laeba Hussain, Hibba Erum Arif, Umaima Riaz, Hasan Tauqeer, Abdullah Ibraheem, Aden Javed, Haania Rizwan, Mahnoor Javaid, Burhan Yusufzai, Ahsan Raza Raja, Sobiya Sawani, Fareeha Shaikh

Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice

Published online on May 08, 2026

Abstract

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IntroductionViolence toward the healthcare workforce is on the rise, impacting the quality of care provided. This study aims to assess the frequency of violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) and determine any existing disparities between private and ...