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Examine the prevalence, reporting intentions, and psychological distress related to sexual harassment in geriatric care settings.

April 10, 2026Journal of Applied Gerontology

Exposure, Reporting, and Distress Following Sexual Harassment in Geriatric Care

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MNMerav Ben Natan EZEduard ZalyesovTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology ISInna ShugaevTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology

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Cross-sectional study examines sexual harassment prevalence and psychological effects in geriatric care workers, suggesting complex reporting behaviors.

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Examine the prevalence, reporting intentions, and psychological distress related to sexual harassment in geriatric care settings.
Cross-sectional design with anonymous questionnaires
159 staff members from two geriatric institutions in northern Israel
Assessment of prevalence, attribution patterns, and reporting intentions
34.0% reported experiencing sexual harassment in the past year
Verbal harassment was the most common type reported
Emotional and occupational impact strongly predicted psychological distress

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Natan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893626c1944d70ce0465f https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261440436

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Cross-sectional study examines sexual harassment prevalence and psychological effects in geriatric care workers, suggesting complex reporting behaviors.

Exposure, Reporting, and Distress Following Sexual Harassment in Geriatric Care

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Exposure, Reporting, and Distress Following Sexual Harassment in Geriatric Care

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