Workplace violence in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (2012-2022): temporal trends and epidemiological analysis

TL;DR

This study examines the trends and patterns of workplace violence in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, from 2012 to 2022, highlighting the need for better prevention and policy measures.

Contribution

The study provides a detailed epidemiological analysis of workplace violence in a specific Brazilian state over a decade.

Findings

Most victims were female, of mixed race, and aged 25-45 years.

Physical violence was the most common type, often involving physical force or beating.

Male perpetrators were most frequently involved, and most incidents involved a single perpetrator.

Abstract

Workplace violence is highly prevalent in Brazil and worldwide, making it a
priority on the public health agenda. This condition hinders the performance
of work activities and contributes to the physical and mental illness of
workers.

To analyze the temporal trend of notifications of workplace violence in the
state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

This was a quantitative time-series study using secondary data. A total of
699 notifications between 2012 and 2022 were analyzed using descriptive
statistics and Prais-Winsten regression trend analysis.

Most victims were female (53.6%), of mixed race/skin color (38.6%), and aged
between 25 and 45 years (51.1%). Physical violence was present in most
notifications (68%), mainly through physical force/beating (53.5%). The
majority of perpetrators were male (66.5%), and most acts of violence were
committed by a single perpetrator (65.4%).

There is a need for public policies aimed at workplace violence in order to
ensure a safe work environment, as well as to promote the prevention,
protection, and recovery of workers.

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