Prevalence and associated factors of workplace violence against nurses in different-level hospitals: a cross-sectional study in Lanzhou, China

The incidence rate of WPV among nursing staff in Lanzhou is at a high level and is closely related to hospital tier, department type, and individual characteristics. WPV significantly reduces the occupational wellbeing of nurses. The findings suggest that healthcare institutions should implement tiered and targeted intervention strategies, enhancing organizational support, optimizing violence prevention measures, and providing psychological interventions to effectively improve the occupational safety and wellbeing of nursing staff.