Assesssment of factors that influence the abuse of nurses by patients and patient’s relatives in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla Department: Public Health By: Ternakester Project ID: 8714 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractAbuse of healthcare workers, particularly nurses, has become a significant concern in many hospitals worldwide, including Nigeria. This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the abuse of nurses by patients and their relatives at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were collected from a sample of 100 nurses using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. The findings revealed that verbal abuse (81%) was the most common form of abuse experienced, followed by threats or intimidation (46%) and physical assault (19%). Contributing factors included staff shortages (80%), poor communication (74%), long waiting times (68%), and patient frustration (65%). The effects of abuse on nurses included emotional stress (79%), reduced job satisfaction (58%), and fear of patient interactions (34%). Despite the high prevalence, more than half of the respondents (51%) reported ignoring abuse, while only 29% reported incidents to management. The study concludes that nurse abuse in UNTH is driven by both systemic and interpersonal factors, with serious implications for nurse well-being and patient care. It recommends the implementation of targeted interventions such as improved staffing, better communication training, stronger security measures, and effective reporting systems to reduce the occurrence of abuse and improve the work environment for nurses. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of public pit toilet system and its associated problems - case study of Udi lga, Enugu state»Cultural practices and implication to health promotion among Akoko northeast local government area, Ondo state»Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived benefits of environmental sanitation among adults in Osogbo local government area Osun state, Nigeria»Health seeking behaviours of persons with tuberculosis among residents in Amanator Ideato south Lga, Imo state»Assessment of the utilization of standard precaution in the prevention of disease among health care workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of health risks and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases among youths in Wadata community, Makurdi, Benue state»Challenges of osteoarthritis and its management in older adults above 65 in Awuda village, Anambra state»The challenges facing confidentiality of patients health information and how to improve on it»Awareness and practices in the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia among elderly in Owan east Lga, Edo state»The attitude of pregnant women towards the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets in Gwale local government area of Kano state»Health care seeking behaviour among the aged 60yrs in Bende local government area in Abia state»Factors influencing the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria among the residents of Arulogun area, Ede, Osun state»Awareness of health implication of self-medication among the students of Paraclete Secondary School, Enugu state»Awareness of prostrate disorder and access to counselling among male adults in Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Rivers state»Perception and attitude of women of childbearing age towards caesarian celivery in Ede South Local Government Area, Osun State