A Cross-Sectional Study of Workplace Violence and Its Associated Factors Among Nursing Interns: Insights From...

Based on conservation of resources theory, this study investigated workplace violence prevalence and associated factors among nursing interns. A cross-sectional self-report design that followed STROBE guidelines. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2024. We recruited a convenience sample of 347 nursing interns from five tertiary hospitals in Chengdu, China. Data were collected using validated scales, including the Workplace Violence Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), the Organizational Climate Scale, and the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with workplace violence. Workplace violence prevalence was 38.6%, with emotional abuse most common (61.9%). Significant associated factors included formal reporting systems (AOR = 0.443), higher education (Bachelor's: AOR = 0.209; Master's: AOR = 0.315), positive organizational climate (AOR = 0.916), greater resilience (AOR = 0.940), and stronger social support (AOR = 0.934). Workplace violence is prevalent among nursing interns. A multilevel resource protection system, incorporating institutional, environmental, and individual factors, may be associated with lower levels of violence and higher levels of professional well-being.