Research Article

The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students

Volume: 8 Number: 2 June 30, 2025
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The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students

Abstract

Aim: Violence against healthcare workers is an increasing occupational hazard worldwide, contributing to burnout, migration, and reduced workforce retention. In Türkiye, the fear of violence among medical trainees may be influencing their intention to work abroad and shaping their career trajectories. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 474 5th- and 6th-year medical students using the Fear of Violence Scale and a custom questionnaire exploring sociodemographic and occupational factors. Data were analysed using non-parametric tests due to non-normal distribution. Results: The average fear of violence score was 42.87±8.07. Students expressing higher anxiety about beginning their careers, who reported obstacles to working in Türkiye, or who wished to practise abroad had significantly higher fear scores. 62.2% of students indicated a desire to work internationally, and 56.3% reported they would not choose medical school again. Fear of violence emerged as a strong correlate of both migration intent and occupational anxiety. Conclusion: Fear of workplace violence significantly impacts medical students’ attitudes toward practising in their home country. These findings reflect a broader challenge of healthcare worker retention and signal the need for policy changes targeting workplace safety in clinical training environments.

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Supporting Institution

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Ethical Statement

This study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Erciyes University Clinical Research Ethics Committee under decision number 2022/300.

Thanks

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medical Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

May 21, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Durmuş, H., Borlu, A., & Gün, İ. (2025). The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students. Medical Research Reports, 8(2), 104-114. https://doi.org/10.55517/mrr.1703530
AMA
1.Durmuş H, Borlu A, Gün İ. The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students. MRR. 2025;8(2):104-114. doi:10.55517/mrr.1703530
Chicago
Durmuş, Hasan, Arda Borlu, and İskender Gün. 2025. “The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students”. Medical Research Reports 8 (2): 104-14. https://doi.org/10.55517/mrr.1703530.
EndNote
Durmuş H, Borlu A, Gün İ (June 1, 2025) The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students. Medical Research Reports 8 2 104–114.
IEEE
[1]H. Durmuş, A. Borlu, and İ. Gün, “The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students”, MRR, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 104–114, June 2025, doi: 10.55517/mrr.1703530.
ISNAD
Durmuş, Hasan - Borlu, Arda - Gün, İskender. “The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students”. Medical Research Reports 8/2 (June 1, 2025): 104-114. https://doi.org/10.55517/mrr.1703530.
JAMA
1.Durmuş H, Borlu A, Gün İ. The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students. MRR. 2025;8:104–114.
MLA
Durmuş, Hasan, et al. “The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students”. Medical Research Reports, vol. 8, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 104-1, doi:10.55517/mrr.1703530.
Vancouver
1.Hasan Durmuş, Arda Borlu, İskender Gün. The Relationship Between Fear of Violence, Migration Intention, and Occupational Anxiety Among Medical Students. MRR. 2025 Jun. 1;8(2):104-1. doi:10.55517/mrr.1703530