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  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Workplace harassment (WH) is a prevalent issue with potential long-term health consequences.
  • Understanding the chronic effects of WH on various health conditions is crucial for worker well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal relationship between workplace harassment and the onset of specific health conditions over 23 years.
  • To identify distinct patterns of workplace harassment exposure and their differential health impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study with data collected at seven points between 1997-2006 and a follow-up in 2020.
  • Regression analyses and growth mixture modeling were used to analyze data from 921 participants.
  • Propensity score matching was employed to assess the impact of chronic WH exposure on health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Two classes of harassment emerged: infrequent and chronic generalized workplace harassment (GWH) and sexual harassment (SH).
  • Chronic GWH exposure was linked to increased odds of coronary heart disease (OR = 3.42).
  • Chronic SH exposure was associated with higher odds of arthritic/rheumatic conditions (OR = 1.56) and recent migraine (OR = 1.68).

Conclusions:

  • Workplace harassment is a significant risk factor for developing coronary heart disease, arthritic/rheumatic conditions, and migraines.
  • Strengthening and enforcing organizational and legal anti-harassment measures are vital for protecting worker health.
  • These findings underscore the need for proactive workplace interventions to mitigate the health risks associated with harassment.