Sexual Harassment in Clinical Practice-A Cross-Sectional Study Among Nurses and Nursing Students in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual harassment (SH) at the workplace is a globally discussed topic and one deserving of scrutiny. It is an issue that is often avoided although around 25% of nurses worldwide have experienced some form of SH at their workplace. Consequences of SH at workplaces can be very serious and an occupation hazard for nurses around the world. In Sub-Saharan Africa there is also a need for more studies in the field.

Objective

The overall aim was to determine the prevalence, types, and consequences of sexual harassment among nurses and nursing students at a regional university hospital in Tanzania.

Methods

The study has a cross-sectional design. A study specific questionnaire was distributed to a total of 200 nurses and nursing students. Descriptive statistics wer

SUBMITTER: Tollstern Landin T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8832299 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature