Work-related violence, occupational stress and psychological distress among medical staff in China: A structural equation modeling analysis.
BACKGROUND: Psychological issues and work-related violence are the main challenges faced by medical staff. The situation has become even more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE: This research aimed to analyze the relationships among work-related violence, occupational stress and psych...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 80; no. 1; pp. 314 - 323 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jan2025
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