Violence Against Health Care Workers in Fragile Settings (NCT05419687) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Violence Against Health Care Workers in Fragile Settings
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq798 participantsStarted 2022-11-01
Plain-language summary
The general objective of the project is to assess whether a violence de-escalating training for health professionals and of a publicly displayed Code of Conduct (a set of rules developed through a citizen science and co-design approach) for both health professionals and clients at the level of the health facility, can reduce the incidence and severity of episodes of violence, and to identify the most cost-effective way to implement these interventions in rural Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and in the mega city of Baghdad, Iraq.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* HCWs from selected participating health facilities in DRC, junior doctors during their first year resident and permanent health care staff from participating secondary hospitals in Iraq
* HCWs and junior medical doctors and permanent health care staff must have been employed/ or worked as HCW/ medical doctors or as permanent health care staff for at least 6 months
* All above participants must have completed the written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \<18 years; cognitive impairment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Incidence and severity of self-reported non-physical aggression
Timeframe: 6 months
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Incidence and severity of self-reported physical aggression