Fig. 1

Distribution of respondents’ replies concerning organizational preparedness for preventing and handling WPV. Specific questions:

A: If you are exposed to threats or violence from a patient or visitor, do you know how to handle the situation in practice? (n = 198)

B: If you are exposed to threats or violence from a patient or visitor, do you feel that you could handle the situation emotionally? (n = 197)

C: Do you know who or where to turn if you are exposed to threats or violence in your workplace? (n = 197)

D: Do you have action plans for threats and violence in your workplace? (n = 195)

E: Is there any training about threats and violence in your workplace? (n = 198)