Public Health Protection Approaches to Prevent Violence

Muhsin Gullu (Author), Alpaslan Turkkan (Author)

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A severe problem for public health is the prevalence of violence in the healthcare which has become an epidemic in every region of the world and continues to rise with each passing year. Violence in healthcare affects the well-being of healthcare workers and reduces the quality of healthcare services. This chapter examines various studies on [...]

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Published inViolence Against Healthcare Workers and Prevention Strategies
First Page129
Last Page150
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053358817.11
ISBN978-605-335-881-7 (PDF)
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A severe problem for public health is the prevalence of violence in the healthcare which has become an epidemic in every region of the world and continues to rise with each passing year. Violence in healthcare affects the well-being of healthcare workers and reduces the quality of healthcare services. This chapter examines various studies on violence in health and explores the prevalence, forms, risk factors and root causes of violence. We suggest a comprehensive strategy to address violence in healthcare by implementing interventions at various levels - individual, organizational, and socioeconomic. Our aim is to eradicate violence in healthcare through a combination of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention methods. By prioritizing risk reduction and safety measures, the implementation of policies will not only safeguard healthcare professionals but also improve the standard of patient care.

Muhsin Gullu (Author)
Lecturer, Bursa Uludag University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9660-0726
3Research Assistant Dr. Muhsin Güllü graduated in 2013 and has since gained diverse experience in the medical field. He has worked in various capacities including at District Health Centers, Emergency Services, Family Medicine, Public Health Directorate, Blood Banking, and as an occupational physician. Since 2021, he has been working as a research assistant in the Department of Public Health at Bursa Uludağ University. Additionally, since 2022, he has been serving as the General Secretary of the Bursa Medical Chamber. His areas of focus include occupational health, community mental health, socioeconomic inequalities, and behavior change. Dr. Güllü’s career reflects a strong commitment to public health and community service.2. Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Türkkan is a distinguished scientist with a professional career spanning over thirty years, during which he has made significant contributions in the field of public health. He has been practicing medicine for over thirty years and has worked in the Department of Public Health for more than fifteen years. His work has led to the publication of more than 70 research articles, oral and poster presentations, and reviews, as well as numerous public health projects. He has held prestigious positions in academia, including Head of the Department of Public Health at Bursa Uludağ University Medical Faculty, member of the ethics committee, and member of the Healthy Cities Association Advisory Board. Dr. Türkkan’s extensive research focuses on socioeconomic inequalities in health, occupational injuries and fatalities, smoking, and nutrition habits, significantly advancing understanding in these critical areas of public health.

Alpaslan Turkkan (Author)
MD, MedSpec, Prof,, Bursa Uludag University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6723-1829

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