WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND SECURITY THREATS AGAINST COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN DISTRICT OKARA

Abstract

This study investigates the prevalence and impact of workplace harassment and security threats faced by community-based healthcare providers in District Okara. Utilizing quantitative methods including chi-square tests, factor analysis, and ordinal logistic regression, the research identifies various dimensions of harassment, such as psychological, verbal, sexual, and physical threats, alongside institutional inadequacies like the absence of safety training and emergency response mechanisms. The results reveal a strong association between these threats and negative outcomes, including reduced job satisfaction, deteriorated mental health, avoidance behavior, and diminished work performance. The study emphasizes that such challenges not only affect the providers’ well-being but also compromise the quality and accessibility of healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved regions. The findings call for urgent structural reforms to create safer, more supportive working environments for frontline healthcare professionals.