Medicine, conflict, and survival
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The problem of aggression towards health care staff is global. It negatively impacts on their psychological and physical well-being, and on their performance. This study was set to explore the exposure of healthcare personnel to different forms of violence and the influence of this violence on their work and life. ⋯ A significant association was seen between exposure to physical violence, male gender and short duration of experience. The most significant source of violence was the patient's relatives. There is an overwhelming surge of violence against health workers that may adversely reflect on their performance. Passing legislation that protects health workers against violence is an urgent need at this time of unrest.