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Violence against trainee paediatricians.

J G Mackin1

  • 1Foyle Community HSS Trust, Little Acorns Paediatric Unit, Bridgeview House, Gransha Park, Derry, Northern Ireland BT47 1TG, UK. gerry.mackin@lineone.net

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|February 13, 2001
PubMed
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Violence against trainee paediatricians is widespread, with over 90% experiencing incidents. Few receive training or support, highlighting a critical need for improved workplace safety and resources for these doctors.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Occupational Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Previous research on workplace violence against doctors has primarily focused on psychiatry, general practice, and emergency departments.
  • Limited data exists regarding the prevalence and impact of violence specifically targeting trainee paediatricians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent and nature of violence experienced by trainee paediatricians in the UK.
  • To assess the psychological impact and reporting behaviors associated with these violent incidents.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone questionnaire survey was administered to 75 trainee paediatricians across three UK regions.
  • Participants included specialist registrars, senior registrars, and senior house officers in paediatrics.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of workplace violence was reported, with 90.7% of trainee paediatricians experiencing at least one violent incident.
  • Over 62% of incidents occurred within the past year, and 41% reported threats. Actual physical assault was experienced by 5.3%, with attempted assaults reported by over 10%.
  • Most affected trainees experienced psychological distress, yet formal reporting, training, and counselling were minimal.

Conclusions:

  • Trainee paediatricians face significant risks of workplace violence, particularly in high-risk settings like child protection and casualty.
  • There is a substantial gap in formal reporting, training, and psychological support for paediatric trainees exposed to violence.
  • Recommendations include enhancing training programs and providing adequate counselling services to address the needs of paediatric trainees.