WORKPLACE VIOLENCE TOWARD NURSES IN KHARTOUM STATE HOSPITALS CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Introduction: Workplace violence is a severe problem globally. Nurses face violence in the workplace more frequently than in other occupations, which will negatively affect the health care system. The aim of this study was to investigate workplace violence toward nurses in Khartoum state hospitals, Sudan. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design. A self‐reported electronic questionnaire designed using Google forms was distributed via an online link. The study population was 473 nurses affiliated in Khartoum state governmental hospitals . Data were coded, entered, and analyzed using SPSS version 26. The Chi-square test was used to analyze data. P.value set as <0.05. Results: The existent study revealed that 396 (83.7%) of nurses were exposed to verbal violence, and 204 (43.13) experienced attacks from patient companions. The most common cause of the violence was due to Lack or shortage in hospital facilities and supplies 259 (54.8%), (64.5 %) of violence incidence occurs at night shift. (84.4%) of the study, the population mentioned that there were no clear policies within the department or hospital to be followed when violent situations arise. There was a significant correlation between the working units of the study population and had nurses ever been subjected to different types of violence. Conclusion: Several complex factors are associated with a risk of workplace violence, including work settings, work environments. Researchers recommend that nursing leaders provide clear policies regarding the incidence of violence, improve hospital services and facilities to protect nurses from workplace violence.