[vc_row row_type=\u00bbrow\u00bb use_row_as_full_screen_section=\u00bbno\u00bb type=\u00bbfull_width\u00bb angled_section=\u00bbno\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb background_image_as_pattern=\u00bbwithout_pattern\u00bb css=\u00bb.vc_custom_1613264825552{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}\u00bb z_index=\u00bb\u00bb][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00bb2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00bb1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=\u00bbrow\u00bb type=\u00bbfull_width\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb css_animation=\u00bb\u00bb css=\u00bb.vc_custom_1613264992601{padding-top: 40px !important;}\u00bb][vc_column_inner width=\u00bb2\/3″][vc_single_image image=\u00bb4295″ img_size=\u00bbfull\u00bb alignment=\u00bbcenter\u00bb][vc_column_text]Sexual harassment in the workplace (SHWP) is highly frequent, with a reported prevalence ranging from 14.5% to 98.8%. It has a significant negative impact, with depression being 2 to 5 times more frequent in victims of SHWP. In turn, depression has a negative economic impact due to absenteeism and low productivity at work, as well as harmful consequences on the workers\u2019 quality of life. Therefore, addressing and preventing SHWP can help reduce the incidence of depression and its negative effects. Policies and interventions, such as codes of conduct and training sessions, can be implemented to prevent SHWP.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
To review the available evidence on the association between depression and SHWP and identifying the effectiveness and impact of policies and interventions to prevent SHWP and depressive symptoms.<\/p>\n
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Systematic review.<\/p>\n
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Meta-analysis results show a combined prevalence of 26% and 2.69 higher risk of depression among workers who experience SHWP, compared to workers who do not experience it.<\/p>\n
Variables such as number of harassment experiences and exposure to harassment from people other than coworkers increase this risk.<\/p>\n
There is limited evidence regarding the effectiveness of policies and training to prevent SHWP, mostly focused on improvements in workers\u2019 knowledge and attitudes about SHWP. However, there is no evidence regarding its potential impact on preventing depression.<\/p>\n
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Francisco Diez Canseco, MPH<\/p>\n