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Study of Risk Factors for Violence Among Nurses.

PB2004105576

Publication Date	2002
Personal Author	Gerberich, S. G.; Church, T. R.; McGovern, P. M.; Hansen, H. E.; Nachreiner, N. M.
Page Count	114
Abstract	This study was designed to identify the magnitude and consequences of the problem of work-related violence within a major occupational population and to identify specific risk factors, using a case-control design. In particular, this enabled determination of the relation between work-related violence in a cohort of registered and licensed practical nurses and: (1) personal exposures; (2) environmental situations/exposures in the work environment; and (3) characteristics of others in the environment (other workers, patients, visitors).
Keywords	Occupational safety and health Nurses Risk factors Violence Health personnel Violent crimes Work environments Work related violence
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. School of Public Health.; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200421

Study of Risk Factors for Violence Among Nurses.

Study of Risk Factors for Violence Among Nurses.
PB2004105576

Publication Date	2002
Personal Author	Gerberich, S. G.; Church, T. R.; McGovern, P. M.; Hansen, H. E.; Nachreiner, N. M.
Page Count	114
Abstract	This study was designed to identify the magnitude and consequences of the problem of work-related violence within a major occupational population and to identify specific risk factors, using a case-control design. In particular, this enabled determination of the relation between work-related violence in a cohort of registered and licensed practical nurses and: (1) personal exposures; (2) environmental situations/exposures in the work environment; and (3) characteristics of others in the environment (other workers, patients, visitors).
Keywords	Occupational safety and health Nurses Risk factors Violence Health personnel Violent crimes Work environments Work related violence
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. School of Public Health.; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200421