Table 2 Score of each item and total scores of FFVW

I am afraid that I will be hit, kicked, grabbed, shoved or pushed while I’m at work

5.56 ± 1.72

9

I am afraid that I will be spat on or bitten while I’m at work

5.52 ± 1.75

10

I am afraid that I will be hit with an object while I’m at work

5.41 ± 1.74

11

I am afraid that I will be threatened with any of the above examples of physical violence while I’m at work

5.64 ± 1.65

8

I am afraid that I will be threatened with a weapon while I’m at work

5.65 ± 1.72

7

I am afraid that I will be sworn at while I’m at work

5.70 ± 1.57

5

I am afraid that I will be shouted at while I’m at work

5.73 ± 1.53

4

I am afraid that someone will damage or threaten to damage my personal or workplace property while I’m at work

5.67 ± 1.62

6

I am afraid that I will be a victim of workplace violence

5.74 ± 1.60

3

If I encounter a potential violent individual at work, I am afraid that I will not be able to prevent a violent confrontation

5.23 ± 1.65

12

If I am a victim of workplace violence, I am afraid that I will be injured

5.81 ± 1.42

1

In general, I am afraid of experiencing some form of aggression, violence, or threat of aggression or violence at work

5.79 ± 1.48

2

Total scores of FFVW

67.43 ± 17.20

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