2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11173-1
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Perception and experiences of sexual harassment among women working in hospitality workplaces of Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background Workplace sexual harassment is a public health problem that depends on gender, context, and perceived ideology. Although studies have documented the prevalence and consequences of workplace sexual harassment worldwide, victims’ perceptions and experiences are still poorly understood in low and middle-income countries, particularly Ethiopia. Female workers in the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, restaurants, fast-food restaurants, and cafeterias, are particularly affected… Show more

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“…First, the two participants who suffered sexual harassment have reported negative health and well-being outcomes caused by the sexual harassment, such as fear, anxiety, depressive symptoms, stomach ache, lack of appetite and insomnia, which are consistent with previous literature [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. Evelyn due to the sexual abuse, experienced intestinal pain, adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic and chronic stress, which has also been highlighted by research as CSA health and well-being consequences [33,38].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
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“…First, the two participants who suffered sexual harassment have reported negative health and well-being outcomes caused by the sexual harassment, such as fear, anxiety, depressive symptoms, stomach ache, lack of appetite and insomnia, which are consistent with previous literature [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. Evelyn due to the sexual abuse, experienced intestinal pain, adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic and chronic stress, which has also been highlighted by research as CSA health and well-being consequences [33,38].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…The physical and psychological health consequences of other types of gender violence such as sexual abuse and harassment have been studied for decades. Regarding mental health, sexual harassment is linked to suffering depressive symptoms [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23], anxiety [20] as well as feelings of shame, humiliation and self-blame [17,18]. Furthermore, an association between sexual harassment in the workplace and suicide and suicide attempts has been found [24].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Managers, cashiers, and customers who worked as merchants, tour guides, and drivers were among the key informants. The participants’ characteristics have been published elsewhere [ 61 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%