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Attitude of Medical Students Toward Rising Violence Against Doctors.
Arya Jith1, Anju Lakshmi2, Sharon Methala3
1Psychiatry, Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, IND.
Cureus
|January 6, 2025
Summary
Medical students are concerned about rising violence against doctors in Kerala. Many feel unprepared, unaware of legal protections, and consider emigrating due to these safety concerns.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Rising incidents of violence against healthcare workers in Kerala over the past three years.
- Growing concern among medical professionals regarding workplace safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the attitudes of medical students towards violence against doctors.
- To identify factors contributing to violence against healthcare professionals.
- To assess awareness of legal provisions protecting doctors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted in three medical colleges in Ernakulam district, India.
- Convenience sampling of approximately 1,500 medical students (MBBS to internship).
- Semi-structured questionnaire assessing attitudes towards violence against doctors.
Main Results:
- 347 medical students participated; 97.4% expressed concern about violence.
- Emergency medicine doctors perceived as most vulnerable (71.5%).
- 63.7% preferred to pursue careers abroad; 60.5% were unaware of legal safeguards.
Conclusions:
- Need for enhanced communication and soft skills training for doctors.
- Requirement for trained security personnel in hospitals, particularly casualty departments.
- Urgent need for stringent central legislation to protect healthcare staff and facilities.
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