Breaking the cycle of mistreatment: Sexual harassment, suicidal ideation, and sustainable development goal-aligned outcomes in China's female nursing workforce

These findings extend Affective Events Theory to SDG-aligned outcomes in a non-Western healthcare context and underscore the need for zero-tolerance anti-harassment policies alongside proactive mental-health support. By integrating organizational reforms with psychological interventions, healthcare leaders can safeguard nurse welfare, promote equity, and enhance overall care quality.