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Rute Barbosa¹, Liliana Maria Labronici, Leila Maria Mansano Sarquis

¹Centro Cirúrgico Obstétrico e Ginecológico, Unidade da Mulher e do Recém Nascido, Hospital de Clínicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná. rutenurse@bol.com.br

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Healthcare Management

Context:

Study conducted in hospitals and educational institutions in Brazil.
Focus on the professional practice environment of nurses.
Data collected between April and June 2008.

Purpose:

To investigate the occurrence of psychological violence in nursing.
To identify the perpetrators and types of psychological aggression.
To understand nurses' reactions to workplace violence.

Summary:

161 nurses participated in interviews.
Psychological violence was identified in both hospital and academic settings.
Female colleagues were the most frequent aggressors, followed by physicians.
Nurses with less than one year of experience reported higher aggression levels.
Common reactions included irritability, anger, sorrow, and reduced self-esteem.

Impact:

Highlights the significant issue of psychological violence in nursing.
Identifies vulnerable groups (early-career nurses) and common aggressors.
Provides insights into the emotional and psychological consequences for nurses.
Informs strategies for prevention and intervention in healthcare and academic environments.