Workplace violence in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (2012-2022): temporal trends and epidemiological analysis

Workplace violence is highly prevalent in Brazil and worldwide, making it a priority on the public health agenda. This condition hinders the performance of work activities and contributes to the physical and mental illness of workers.

To analyze the temporal trend of notifications of workplace violence in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

This was a quantitative time-series study using secondary data. A total of 699 notifications between 2012 and 2022 were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Prais-Winsten regression trend analysis.

Most victims were female (53.6%), of mixed race/skin color (38.6%), and aged between 25 and 45 years (51.1%). Physical violence was present in most notifications (68%), mainly through physical force/beating (53.5%). The majority of perpetrators were male (66.5%), and most acts of violence were committed by a single perpetrator (65.4%).

There is a need for public policies aimed at workplace violence in order to ensure a safe work environment, as well as to promote the prevention, protection, and recovery of workers.