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Alternative Title:
J Safety Res
Personal Author:
Tiesman, Hope ; Konda, Srinivas ; Hendricks, Scott ; Mercer, Dan ; Amandus, Harlan ;
Tiesman, Hope ; Konda, Srinivas ; Hendricks, Scott ; Mercer, Dan ; Amandus, Harlan ; Less -
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Problem The purpose of this study was to measure the prevalence and characteristics of physical and non-physical WPV in a state-based cohort of education workers. Method A sample of 6,450 workers was drawn using de-identified union membership lists, stratified on gender, occupation, and school location. A cross-sectional survey was mailed to participants. Results An estimated 7.8% (95%CI = 6.6–9.1) of education workers were physically assaulted and 28.9% (95%CI = 26.4–31.5) experienced a non-physical WPV event during the 2009–2010 school year. Special education teachers were significantly more likely to be physically assaulted and experience a non-physical WPV event compared to general education teachers (Prevalence Rate Ratio = 3.6, 95% 2.4–5.5; PRR = 1.4, 95%CI = 1.1–1.8). Discussion Special education teachers were at the highest risk for both physical and non-physical WPV. If not already present, schools should consider implementing comprehensive WPV prevention programs for their employees. Impact on Industry Special education teachers have unique workplace hazards. Strategies that protect the special education teacher, while still protecting the special education student should be considered.
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Cross-Sectional Studies
Education
Education, Special
Faculty
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nonfatal Injuries
Occupational Safety And Health
Occupations
Pennsylvania
Prevalence
Risk
Schools
Surveillance
Workplace Violence
Workplace Violence

Source:
J Safety Res. 44:65-71.
Pubmed ID:
23398707
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4570475
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ;
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
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