Gender equality helps enhance patients’ trust in and the professional performance of healthcare personnel. Despite this, sexual harassment continues to occur in various forms within healthcare environments. It may arise among colleagues or between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. Such incidents can profoundly affects an individual’s physical and mental well-being, as well as their professional performance. Sexual harassment manifests in various forms, including inappropriate language, physical contact, and visual or online harassment. These behaviors can lead to anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and a decline in job satisfaction, ultimately damaging professional reputation.
This study uses case analysis to highlight the negative effects of sexual harassment on individuals and organizations, demonstrating how it undermines both healthcare quality and gender equality. To address this issue, four levels of prevention strategies were proposed: victim, perpetrator, manager, and policy and regulatory levels. Specific strategies includes providing regular education and support, establishing safe reporting channels, clearly defining behavioral standards, forming gender equality committees, and implementing preventive policies. These measures not only reduce the risk of sexual harassment and also offer crucial support to victims. A safe and just healthcare environment can only be achieved through comprehensive prevention efforts and sustained attention.