Williams M F
AAOHN J. 1996 Feb;44(2):73-7.
This study sought to determine the prevalence and impact of violence and sexual harassment experienced by registered nurses (RNs) in their workplaces in Illinois. A random sample of 1,130 RNs were selected to participate in the mail survey. The instrument used was the Nurse Assault Survey originally developed by the Nurse Assault Project Team in Ontario, Canada, and modified by the author. Three hundred forty-five subjects completed the survey (response rate: 30%). Fifty-seven percent of those responding reported personal experience with some aspect of sexual harassment, and 26% reported being victimized by physical assault while on the job. About one third of those who indicated they had been sexually harassed also had been physically assaulted. Patients/clients were the most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment and physical assault, while physicians committed over half of the sexual assaults. Bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between physical assault and levels of job satisfaction. A significant relationship also was found between sexual harassment and levels of job satisfaction. Results demonstrate that nurses need to take and active role in fostering a work environment free from violence and sexual harassment. They should be knowledgeable about institutional policies and, where none exist, they should work with administrators to develop them. Prevention and intervention programs should be developed for both student and registered nurses.
本研究旨在确定伊利诺伊州注册护士（RN）在工作场所遭受暴力和性骚扰的发生率及影响。随机抽取1130名注册护士参与邮寄调查。所使用的调查工具是最初由加拿大安大略省护士攻击项目团队开发并经作者修改的护士攻击调查问卷。345名受试者完成了调查（回复率：30%）。57%的回复者报告在性骚扰的某些方面有亲身经历，26%报告在工作时遭受身体攻击。约三分之一表示曾遭受性骚扰的人也曾遭受身体攻击。患者/客户是性骚扰和身体攻击最常见的实施者，而医生实施了超过一半的性攻击。双变量分析显示身体攻击与工作满意度水平之间存在显著关系。性骚扰与工作满意度水平之间也发现了显著关系。结果表明，护士需要积极参与营造一个没有暴力和性骚扰的工作环境。他们应该了解机构政策，若不存在相关政策，应与管理人员合作制定。应为学生护士和注册护士制定预防和干预计划。
