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Chapter 7
Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations
Something that increases one’s susceptibility to an event or occurrence.
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Violence Against Healthcare Workers
Raleigh Blasdell (North Central College, USA), Michelle Kilburn (Southeast Missouri State University, USA), Laura Krieger-Sample (Southeast Missouri State University, USA), and Rhiannon Oakes (Saint Louis University, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 34
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7348-8.ch007
Abstract
The focus of this chapter is violence against healthcare workers. Issues surrounding inconsistent definitions, various data collection strategies, and concerns of underreporting will be discussed. The prevalence of violence in regard to locations, perpetrators, and types of violence, as well as risk factors for violent behaviors will be identified. An examination of the impact of violence in this setting and current responses or strategies to address and prevent such violence concludes the chapter.
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Chapter 17
A Conceptual Framework to Guide Psychological Resilience Knowledge and Practice Regarding COVID-19: Towards Maintaining Psychological Wellbeing in Pandemic Situations
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Chapter 10
Culture of Safety and Good Health: Church Response to Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in Uyo
A risk factor is a characteristic, condition, or behaviour that increases the likelihood of getting a disease or injury. Risk factors are often presented individually, however in practice they do not occur alone. They often coexist and interact with one another.
Published in Chapter: Culture of Safety and Good Health: Church Response to Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in Uyo; From: Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
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Chapter 12
LEADing in a Different Way: Examining Teaching Philosophies in Alternative School Settings
Risk factors are attributes, characteristics or exposures that increase an individual’s likelihood of academic failure or failure to complete high school.
Published in Chapter: LEADing in a Different Way: Examining Teaching Philosophies in Alternative School Settings; From: Handbook of Research on Leadership Experience for Academic Direction (LEAD) Programs for Student Success
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Chapter 17
An Education Driven Model for Non-Communicable Diseases Care
The factors associated with increased risk of developing a particular disease.
Published in Chapter: An Education Driven Model for Non-Communicable Diseases Care; From: Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology
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