Prevalence and Factors Associated with Violence among Bank Workers in Bobo-Dioulasso

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Résumé

Introduction: Violence is a public health problem that affects all sectors of
activity. Several factors may cause its occurrence among bank workers. Objective:
The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and factors
associated with violence in the banking sector in Bobo-Dioulasso. Methods:
This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study that took place from
02/01/2024 to 20/12/2024 among workers of five banks in the city of Bobo-
Dioulasso. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed with R software
version 4.4.2. Results: A total of 170 workers were included in the study.
The average age was 37.84 ± 8.29 years. The sex ratio was 1.24. The average
job tenure was 6.38 ± 5.91 years and 104 (61.18%) worked more than 8 hours
per day. Among the participants, 42 were victims of violence in the last 12
months, representing a prevalence of 24.71%, including 36 (21.18%) cases of
exogenous violence. In multivariate analysis, a significant association was
found between violence and on-call work. Conclusion: The prevalence of violence
among bank workers in Bobo-Dioulasso is high. It is necessary to adopt
a strategy to prevent this risk, particularly during on-call periods, in order to
protect staff and increase productivity.

Mots-clés

Violence, Prevalence, Factors, Banks, Bobo-Dioulasso