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. 2022 Oct 14;19(20):13278. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192013278

Table 3.

Characteristics of SHWP prevention training (Only eight out of the eleven studies focused on training reported the number of sessions, duration and format).

Article N° of Sessions Duration Topics Format
Campbell [40] 1 Not reported
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    Definition of harassment

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    Identification/risk reduction

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    Misconceptions

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    Prevention

 Lecture and discussion with Q and A
Fawole [52] 2 Not reported
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    Definition

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    Types of violence against women

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    Risk factors

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    Consequences

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    Economic rights of young apprentices

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    HIV/AIDS prevention

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    How to set up and manage a small business

 Lecture with group discussions, Q and A, and case scenarios.
Glass [43] 1 Computer only: 127 min.
Computer + peer group training: 3 h approximately
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    Definitions

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    Prevalence of workplace violence and harassment

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    Strategies (assertiveness, preparedness, establishing boundaries).

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    Warning signs for harassment

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    Prevention skills

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    De-escalation techniques

Peer group training:
All topics with additional exercises (calming, assertive speaking, body language, and role playing)		 Computer-based
Peer group: interactive exercises
Goldberg [44] 1 2 h
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    Relevant legislation and court decisions regarding SHWP.

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    SHWP terminology.

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    Organizational implications of SHWP (policies, grievance procedures, etc.)

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    Victim responses to SHWP and its ramifications (e.g., retaliation)

 Lecture format
Hock [51] 1 50 min
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    Prevalence of SHWP

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    Impact on mental health, work performance and patient care

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    Preparedness to address it in real time

 Lecture with role-playing and script rehearsal to respond to SHWP.
Preusser [47] 1 1.5 to 2 h
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    Definition of SHWP

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    How to handle SHWP

 Computer-based or in-person training.
In-person training used a lecture format.
Relyea [48] 1 45 to 60 min
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    Definition of SHWP

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    Statistics

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    Examples and consequences

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    Intervention strategies (saying something, providing a distraction, delegating someone to intervene or delaying a response until after the incident)

 Presentation and group discussions
Shapiro [50] 1 1.5 h
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    Discussions on SHWP, bullying, and responses to work-hour requirements

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    Specific strategies to manage conflict and giving feedback to colleagues who have behaved unprofessionally

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    Description of institution’s program for addressing concerns

 Interactive educational session