Violence in the workplace has a detrimental impact on workers' physical and
psychological spheres. It can range from less harmful behaviors (e.g., using an
inappropriate tone of voice) to more nefarious behaviors (e.g., homicide). Human
services professionals, including healthcare workers (e.g., physicians, nurses, and
nursing assistants), are more susceptible to violence. In this context, it is necessary to
consider the role of gender-based violence (GBV), which manifests itself through
behaviors of a diverse nature, e.g., physical, psychological, and sexual, triggered against
a person based on their gender or behaviors of severe magnitude against a particular
gender. This phenomenon contrasts with the growing need to create decent work based
on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pillars. Despite the incidence and
importance of hindering GBV, it is still underreported due to aspects of an individual
(e.g., shame and guilt) and organizational nature (e.g., distrust in reporting systems
implemented by employers). Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic
Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, this systematic literature review
aimed to identify the determinants of GBV in healthcare settings and the strategies that
can be implemented to prevent this phenomenon, contributing to the achievement of
SDGs three (Good Health and Well-Being), five (Gender Equality), and eight (Decent
Work and Economic Growth). These strategies can assist in mitigating the adverse
effects of GBV, both individual and organizational, with relevant examples including
absenteeism, turnover, and loss of productivity. Furthermore, they can support the
development of public health policies focused on promoting the health and well-being
of workers based on decent work.