Workplace Harassment Among Medical Professionals In Chennai City: An Empirical Study

Workplace harassment among medical professionals in Chennai city has become an emerging issue, with serious consequences for individuals and the healthcare system. Medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and technicians are frequently surveyed under high-pressure settings, causing them to face different kinds of harassment, including verbal harassment, physical harassment, and sexual harassment. This harassment can have a severe impact on mental, and physical well-being and job satisfaction, which affects the overall healthcare service. One of the serious problems of increasing workplace harassment among medical professionals is usually underreported due to a hierarchical culture, fear of revenge, or the stigma that is labeled one who is seeking help. This study aims to identify the frequency, primary perpetrator, and predominant risk factor, and it also analyzes the consequences of workplace harassment on medical professionals' well-being and job satisfaction in Chennai. The study utilizes quantitative analysis through standardized questionnaires in multiple clinics and hospitals. The finding of this study will recommend changing the policy and addressing these issues to provide a harassment-free working environment for the medical professional.