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Sexual harassment, sexual violence, and mental health outcomes: causal inference with ambiguous exposures

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  • Fred Johansson

  • Kristoffer Magnusson

  • October 4, 2024

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    Sexual harassment and violence (SHV) are complex constructs that encompass a continuum of negative sexual experiences with varying severity.

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    The mental health consequences of SHV are difficult to determine due to the ambiguity in defining SHV and the varying impacts of different forms.

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    Causal inference in epidemiology requires well-defined exposures, but SHV often presents as ambiguous, complicating the assessment of mental health effects.

  • 4

    Improving the precision of causal questions regarding SHV can enhance the clarity of its mental health impacts and inform prevention strategies.

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    There is a need for specific definitions of SHV to better understand its mental health consequences and to develop effective interventions.

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Sexual harassment, sexual violence, and mental health outcomes: causal inference with ambiguous exposures

  • by Fred Johansson, Kristoffer Magnusson

  • October 4, 2024

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