Risk of COVID-19-related bullying, harassment and stigma among healthcare workers: an analytical cross-sectional global study.

Bullying and unprofessional behavior can negatively influence teamwork, staff retention, and patient safety. This cross-sectional study including over 7,000 adults from 173 countries found that healthcare workers were more likely to experience COVID-19-related harassment, stigma, and bullying in their home and workplace environments.