title: The nature of occupational violence against taxicab drivers.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This research sought to expand evidence about the nature of occupational violence against taxicab drivers and provide further understanding of occupational violence from their perspective.
  
  
  METHODS
  Qualitative research using hermeneutic analysis was conducted. Sixteen taxicab drivers were interviewed, transcripts were analyzed, and the themes describing the nature of occupational violence were identified.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Study participants reported exposure to violence, including incidents that involved money, interpersonal violence, encounters during night shift, and physical violence and weapons. Verbatim quotes illustrated violent acts that taxicab drivers experienced.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The study findings reveal that taxicab drivers are commonly exposed to violence on the job. Acts that the participants reported as violence included racism, disrespect, verbal abuse, and physical violence. These incidents highlighted the perception of foreign-born drivers that their risk for violence on the job is increased because they are members of a visible minority. Community/public health nursing practice implications include actions that: (a) reduce psychosocial risks and disparities from exposure to occupational violence, (b) develop effective prevention measures that reduce exposure of taxicab drivers to violence, (c) consider this worker population when planning community violence prevention programs, and (d) influence public policy related to taxicab driver safety. The investigator advocates and offers recommendations for future research about the nature, effects, and prevention of occupational violence against taxicab drivers.
authors: College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington 98122, USA. bgilbert@seattleu.edu
authors: Betsy
authors: B
authors: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000523:psychology*; D015205:Northwestern United States; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011287:Prejudice; D011637:Public Health Nursing; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055815:Young Adult