TRENDS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST HEALTH-CARE WORKERS AND FACILITIES IN PAKISTAN
Keywords:
Healthcare violence, People-centered approach, Urban-rural, Causes of violence, Healthcare workers safetyAbstract
Violence against healthcare workers and facilities is a pervasive global issue, transcending boundaries and escalating internationally. This paper addresses the concerning trend of violence within the healthcare sector in Pakistan, surpassing rates observed in other fields and receiving insufficient attention. Conducting in-depth interviews in both urban and rural settings, the research identifies a people-centered perspective, exploring causes such as inadequate communication skills, emotional stress, disparities between government and private facilities, and more. The paper challenges existing one-dimensional literature and offers pragmatic recommendations. The research emphasizes the need for a comprehensive, multidimensional study to understand and address the root causes of violence.
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