A U.S. Survey of Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology Training Using a Novel Standardized Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the frequency and severity of sexual harassment toward ophthalmology trainees.

Design

Present study is an anonymous retrospective online survey.

Participants

U.S. ophthalmology residents and fellows participated in this study.

Methods

Sexual harassment comments directed toward University of Iowa ophthalmology trainees and faculty members were compiled. Statements were ranked by severity to develop the Iowa Verbal Sexual Harassment Scale. A brief, anonymous online survey incorporating the scale was sent to all United States ophthalmology residency program directors to distribute among trainees. Participants rated the prevalence, severity, and frequency of verbal and physical sexual harassment during training.

Main outcome

SUBMITTER: Scruggs BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136612 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature