Abstract:

This study assesses the various factors influencing work place violence among health care workers in State Hospital Oyo, Oyo State. It made use of descriptive cross-sectional research design method with a sample of a ninety-five (95) respondents, which was selected using non-probability sampling techniques of convenience techniques using the Taro Yamane’s statistical formula. Data were collected through self-structured questionnaires. Simple Percentage was used to analyze the formulated research question, while chi-square test was conducted on the two hypothesis formulated for this study. The research discovered that there is a significant association between effective service delivery and workplace violence. With a Pearson Chi-Square value of (39.706) and a p-value of .000, it was also revealed that there is a significant relationship between these variables. This suggests that high levels of burnout and low job satisfaction are associated with a higher likelihood of workplace violence at a Pearson Chi-Square value of (23.879) with a p-value of .001. It was recommended among others that the hospital management should improve the physical and social environments where care is provided. Creating a safer and more supportive workplace can reduce the likelihood of violence. Also, the hospital administration should ensure adequate staffing levels, especially during peak hours or in high-stress departments such as emergency and psychiatric care, to reduce the stress on healthcare workers and prevent violence.