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Published on: October 31, 2017
Sexual assault in the workplace
1Family and Community Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Box 70676, Johnson City, TN 37604, USA. garrett@etsu.edu
Summary
Workplace sexual assault impacts many women, yet reporting remains low due to fear of job loss. Occupational health nurses are key to preventing and responding to sexual assault in the workplace.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Sexual assault is a significant public health issue, disproportionately affecting women in the United States.
- The workplace is a common setting for sexual assault, with an estimated one in five American women experiencing rape in their lifetime.
- Underreporting of sexual assault in the workplace is prevalent due to fear of job loss and discrimination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence of workplace sexual assault against women.
- To emphasize the need for employers to implement protective measures and response plans.
- To identify the role of occupational health nurses and nurse practitioners in prevention and response.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing data on sexual assault prevalence and underreporting in the workplace.
- Analysis of barriers to reporting sexual assault among female employees.
- Identification of the potential contributions of occupational health professionals.
Main Results:
- Women face alarming rates of sexual assault in diverse work environments.
- Fear of retaliation is a major deterrent for reporting workplace sexual assault.
- Occupational health nurses and nurse practitioners can play a crucial role in addressing sexual assault.
Conclusions:
- Employers must develop comprehensive strategies to protect female employees from sexual assault.
- Occupational health nurses and nurse practitioners require specialized training in sexual assault response and prevention.
- Effective interventions by healthcare professionals can mitigate the impact of workplace sexual assault.
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