Factors associated with bullying at nurses' workplaces

Authors

  • Kátia Biagio Fontes Universidade Paranaense; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Rosangela Getirana Santana Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Centro de Ciências Exatas
  • Sandra Marisa Pelloso Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Centro de Ciências da Saúde
  • Maria Dalva de Barros Carvalho Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Centro de Ciências da Saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000300015

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify nurses who are subject to workplace bullying and its associated factors. METHOD: Descriptive and exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 199 nurses working in public and private sectors (N=388). For data collection, a graphic socio-professional questionnaire and the Leymann Inventory Psychological Terrorization were used, both in print or electronic format (May/September 2010). RESULTS: According to the data collected, 11.56% of the participants had been subject to bullying. Multivariate analysis showed that having children, working at Public Healthcare Units, working at an institution for a period between one and three years, currently dealing with acts of bullying and to feel bullied are risk factors for bullying. CONCLUSION: This study permitted a better understanding of the factors associated with bullying; however, a research based on samples of Brazilian nurses is only the first step to evaluate other factors of influence related to the organizational context.

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Published

2013-06-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 3 (2013)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Factors associated with bullying at nurses’ workplaces . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(3), 758-764. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000300015