SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Systematic Review of Policies and Interventions to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Order to Prevent Depression.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Bystander interventions against gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace: a scoping review.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- An ecological approach to understanding the impact of sexual violence: a systematic meta-review.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Pooled it
- Aspects of young employees' mental health: a narrative review.International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health · 2026Review
- Workplace Sexual Harassment and the Risk of Chronic Disease in a Prospective Cohort Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- When Care Turns Hostile-Threats and Violence Toward Staff in Somatic Healthcare.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Sexual and Bystander Harassment Among Part-Time Employees: Effects on Work Attitudes, Stress, and Withdrawal.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Surgical nurses' perceptions of experienced sexual harassment behaviors.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Psychometric Properties of the SEQ-W Scale: An Instrument for the Estimation of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
- Psychosocial hazards and work-life balance: the role of workplace conflict, rivalry, and harassment in Latvia.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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- Reported harassment and mental ill-health in a Canadian prospective cohort of women and men in welding and electrical trades.Annals of work exposures and health · 2024Article
- Sexual Harassment at Work: Scoping Review of Reviews.Psychology research and behavior management · 2024Article
- A systematic review of the literature: Gender-based violence in the construction and natural resources industry.AIMS public health · 2024Review
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- Work-related sexual and gender harassment: conceptual challenges and the need for evidence-based prevention.Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health · 2023Article
- Promoting employee wellbeing and preventing non-clinical mental health problems in the workplace: a preparatory consultation survey.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2023Article
- Women and the workplace.Industrial psychiatry journalArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSexual harassment in the workplace (SHWP) is highly prevalent and has a negative impact, including depression, on its victims, as well as a negative economic impact resulting from absenteeism and low productivity at work. This paper aims to outline the available evidence regarding the prevention of depressive symptoms among workers through policies and interventions that are effective in preventing SHWP.
methodsWe conducted two systematic reviews. The first focused on the association of depression and SHWP, and the second on policies and interventions to prevent SHWP. We conducted a meta-analysis and a narrative synthesis, respectively. We identified 1831 and 6107 articles for the first and second review. After screening, 24 and 16 articles were included, respectively.
resultsMeta-analysis results show a prevalence of depression of 26%, as well as a 2.69 increased risk of depression among workers who experience SHWP. Variables such as number of harassment experiences and exposure to harassment from coworkers and other people increase this risk.
conclusionsThere is limited evidence regarding the effectiveness of policies and training to prevent SHWP, mostly focused on improvements in workers' knowledge and attitudes about SHWP. However, there is no available evidence regarding its potential impact on preventing depression.
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