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Bullying among trainee doctors in Southern India: a questionnaire study.
K L Bairy1, P Thirumalaikolundusubramanian, G Sivagnanam
1Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India. klbairy@yahoo.com
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|May 15, 2007
Summary
Workplace bullying is prevalent among trainee doctors in India, with nearly half experiencing it. Most incidents go unreported, highlighting a significant issue within the healthcare environment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Occupational Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Workplace bullying poses a significant threat to healthcare professionals and patient care.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of bullying in medical settings is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the extent of workplace bullying among doctors in India.
- To investigate the personality traits of individuals subjected to bullying.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, anonymous, self-reported questionnaire survey was conducted.
- Trainee doctors at a Government Medical College in Tamil Nadu, India, participated.
- Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- Nearly half of the 174 participating doctors reported experiencing bullying.
- Medical and paramedical staff were identified as perpetrators.
- Over 90% of bullying incidents remained unreported.
- A significant percentage of doctors exhibited personality traits associated with being bullied.
Conclusions:
- Workplace bullying is a common occurrence among trainee doctors.
- The majority of bullying incidents in this population are not reported.
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