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Workplace bullying and mental health of medical interns in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
A South African study in KwaZulu-Natal found all medical interns experienced bullying, with 61.8% screening positive for anxiety/depression. Most bullying was by senior medical/nursing staff, yet 61.2% didn't report it, and 91.2% were dissatisfied with outcomes. This highlights a pervasive issue significantly impacting interns' mental health and quality of life.
There is a silent epidemic of workplace bullying among medical doctors, with junior doctors being the most vulnerable. Little research has been conducted to establish the nature and extent of bullying of medical interns in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, South Africa.
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