The Effect of Violence Experienced in Healthcare on Professional Decision Regret in Students

Authors : Yağmur Akbal Demirci, Burcu Çuvalci, Hilal Pekmezci Purut, Bahar Kefeli Çol, Özlem Albayrak

Pages : 449-461

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Publication Date : 2024-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to ascertain the prevalence of violence experienced by students in health-related disciplines such as medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, anesthesia, paramedic, medical laboratory, and elderly care. The primary objective is to evaluate the students\\\' career decision regret following exposure to violence, along with an analysis of the influencing factors. A descriptive study was conducted involving 596 students who willingly participated. Data collection utilized a participant form and the Career Decision Regret scale. Statistical analyses, including frequency, correlation, Kruskal Wallis H test, and Mann Whitney U test, were employed for data interpretation. Significant impacts on career decision regret were observed in students exposed to violence based on age, gender, and department (p<0.05). Students who did not engage in clinical practice exhibited a significantly higher median value of career decision regret compared to their counterparts who did (p<0.05). Furthermore, 65.8% of students attributed violence in healthcare to inadequate education, 59.4% expressed concern about their profession, and 92.4% deemed violence unacceptable. This study advocates for the identification of specific types of violence experienced by university students in health-related disciplines during clinical practice. Urgent implementation of necessary criminal procedures and preventive measures against violence is recommended. Additionally, awareness-raising training programs and further research initiatives are suggested to contribute to a reduction in career decision regret among students.
Keywords : Sağlık, Öğrenci, Şiddet.