The purpose of this article is to examine the literature on violence against women and employment. After a brief discussion of the definition and consequences of intimate partner violence, the article reviews the research and related literatures to describe the
This study from the Journal of Interpersonal Violence examines the productivity-related effects and costs of intimate partner violence (IPV) on the workplace. Specifically, it explores whether IPV victims and nonvictims differ in the number of work hours missed due to
“Healthcare workers regularly face the risk of violent physical, sexual, and verbal assault from their patients. To explore this phenomenon, a collaborative descriptive qualitative study was undertaken by university-affiliated researchers and a union council representing registered practical nurses, personal support
“Sexual harassment occurs within the nursing profession globally, challenging the health and safety of nurses and the quality and efficiency of health systems. In Sri Lanka, no studies have explored this issue in the health sector; however, female employees face
“Violence in healthcare systems is one of the most common forms of workplace violence. The Emergency Nurses Association in The United states reported that workplace violence in the healthcare setting is 3.8 times higher than all private industry, and that
“Workplace violence has a notable impact on nursing staff, not only disrupting the normal medical care order but also dampening their enthusiasm and facilitating both the intention to leave and emotional exhaustion. This makes it important for nurse leaders to
“Workplace violence against female nurses is a significant and increasing problem. This study aimed to investigate workplace violence against female nurses in three general hospitals of Ilam (Western Iran) and identify factors influencing its incident. Our results revealed a high
“Workplace violence is a devastating issue worldwide. Incidents of workplace violence towards nurses are common in every healthcare setting. Nurses are more prone to workplace violence due to the nature of the tasks performed by them at healthcare settings. Lack
The Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health highlights a study on the experiences of abuse of female Mexican indigenous farmworkers working in the US. These women’s immigrant and minority status have only exacerbated their physical and mental vulnerability. Through focus
The Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences takes a closer look into a study on over 100 women in Nigeria who rely on farming for survival. The majority of the study’s respondents cited the most common forms of violence