Workplace violence and self-reported physical and mental health: a national cross-sectional study in Lebanon

Hazar Shamas; Ghada SAAD; Myriam Dagher; Rita Itani; Ali Abboud; S. J. McCall; Womena Study Group

doi:10.7189/jogh.16.04030

February 26, 2026Journal of Global HealthOpen Access

Workplace violence and self-reported physical and mental health: a national cross-sectional study in Lebanon

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Key Points

The aim is to assess the effects of workplace violence on physical and mental health among workers in Lebanon.
Cross-sectional survey design
National sampling of workers
Assessment of self-reported health status
High prevalence of workplace violence reported
Negative impacts on both physical and mental health observed
Need for targeted interventions identified

Implication

Cross-sectional study reveals workplace violence impacts health in Lebanon, highlighting urgent intervention needs.

Abstract

Our findings highlight the extent and effect of WPV among workers in Lebanon and the urgent need to address the matter. Findings offer a basis for developing targeted interventions aimed to support vulnerable workers.

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Shamas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d6eaec16d51705d2dac6 https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.16.04030

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Workplace violence and self-reported physical and mental health: a national cross-sectional study in Lebanon

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Workplace violence and self-reported physical and mental health: a national cross-sectional study in Lebanon

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Discussion

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