A significant proportion of nurses at Hawassa city health
care facilities had experienced different forms of violence.
The results of the study suggested that violence was a
major occupational hazard and public health concern.
Female sex, youth age, and short years of work experience
had a positive association with the incidence of workplace
violence. Policy makers and other stakeholders should
focus on the provision of appropriate strategies on work-
place violence prevention. The health facilities should also
establish health and safety programs for the prevention
and management of workplace violence. It is also advisable
to provide priority attention to female, and young nurses.