Research Article

Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania

Volume: 17 Number: 2 June 17, 2025
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Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the issue of violence in healthcare from the perspective of physicians in Sivas, Turkiye, and Sibiu, Romania. Method: This research was conducted as a descriptive study. The study population comprised 500 participants from Turkiye and 200 from Romania. A 23-item data collection form, developed by the researchers, was used. The form was divided into sections covering sociodemographic characteristics, history of exposure to violence, and perspectives on violence. The form was initially created in Turkish, translated into Romanian, and underwent content validity assessment. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 software, applying descriptive statistical analysis, chi-square tests, and independent samples T-tests. Results: Of the participants, 44% were from Turkiye and 56% from Romania. The rate of exposure to violence in healthcare was found to be 76% in Turkiye and 44% in Romania. In Romania, the most frequent setting for violence was the emergency department (53.7%), while in Turkiye, violence occurred equally in emergency departments and outpatient clinics (46.5%). The proportion of physicians considering working abroad due to healthcare-related violence was 33% in Turkiye and 5% in Romania. Physicians in both countries recommended legal reforms and stricter penalties, enhancing security in healthcare facilities, raising public awareness, and improving communication as key measures to prevent violence in healthcare. Conclusions: Violence in healthcare was identified as a significant issue in both countries. The locations and causes of violence were similar. Turkish physicians expressed a higher desire to emigrate due to violence in healthcare. It is essential for policymakers in both countries to urgently address the prevention of violence in healthcare

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration, Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 17, 2025

Submission Date

January 10, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 17 Number: 2

APA
Ekinci, R., Ağadayı, E., Yousefzadehmoghaddam, R., Mușat, B. A., & Çayır, S. (2025). Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania. Konuralp Medical Journal, 17(2), 127-136. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1596098
AMA
1.Ekinci R, Ağadayı E, Yousefzadehmoghaddam R, Mușat BA, Çayır S. Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025;17(2):127-136. doi:10.18521/ktd.1596098
Chicago
Ekinci, Rümeysa, Ezgi Ağadayı, Roumina Yousefzadehmoghaddam, Bogdan Adrian Mușat, and Süleyman Çayır. 2025. “Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania”. Konuralp Medical Journal 17 (2): 127-36. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1596098.
EndNote
Ekinci R, Ağadayı E, Yousefzadehmoghaddam R, Mușat BA, Çayır S (June 1, 2025) Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania. Konuralp Medical Journal 17 2 127–136.
IEEE
[1]R. Ekinci, E. Ağadayı, R. Yousefzadehmoghaddam, B. A. Mușat, and S. Çayır, “Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 127–136, June 2025, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1596098.
ISNAD
Ekinci, Rümeysa - Ağadayı, Ezgi - Yousefzadehmoghaddam, Roumina - Mușat, Bogdan Adrian - Çayır, Süleyman. “Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania”. Konuralp Medical Journal 17/2 (June 1, 2025): 127-136. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1596098.
JAMA
1.Ekinci R, Ağadayı E, Yousefzadehmoghaddam R, Mușat BA, Çayır S. Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025;17:127–136.
MLA
Ekinci, Rümeysa, et al. “Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 127-36, doi:10.18521/ktd.1596098.
Vancouver
1.Rümeysa Ekinci, Ezgi Ağadayı, Roumina Yousefzadehmoghaddam, Bogdan Adrian Mușat, Süleyman Çayır. Violence in Healthcare in Two Different Countries: A Study on Turkiye and Romania. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025 Jun. 1;17(2):127-36. doi:10.18521/ktd.1596098

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