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Descriptive statistics were used to summarise study population characteristics. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were undertaken to assess associations between certain personal or work-related characteristics and experiences of (i) BHA and (ii) discrimination at work.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the 367 OH respondents (response rate = 11%), of which 245 (67%) were OH physicians, 110 (30%) OH nurses\/advisors and 12 (3%) other OH practitioners, a substantial proportion (75%) had experienced BHA and 40% had experienced discrimination at work. Particular at-risk groups for BHA were disabled and female practitioners and for discrimination, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, disabled and female practitioners. The greatest source of BHA was from workers they see in clinics, followed by employers (managers\/human resources). 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