Perception and experiences of sexual harassment among women working in hospitality workplaces of Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace sexual harassment is a public health problem that depends on gender, context, and perceived ideology. Although studies have documented the prevalence and consequences of workplace sexual harassment worldwide, victims' perceptions and experiences are still poorly understood in low and middle-income countries, particularly Ethiopia. Female workers in the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, restaurants, fast-food restaurants, and cafeterias, are particularly affected. Hence, this study aimed to explore sexual harassment perceptions and experiences among women working in these workplaces.

Methods

An exploratory qualitative study was conducted from 1 January to 30 August 2019. Data were collected from female employees and key informants from several

SUBMITTER: Worke MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8196489 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature