Sexual harassment experiences of female graduates of Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Int Q Community Health Educ
; 30(4): 337-48, 2009.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21273167
ABSTRACT
The sexual harassment experiences of female graduates from tertiary institutions in Nigeria, were explored using self-administered questionnaires. Information was obtained on the respondents' socio-demographic characteristics and experiences of sexual harassment while in their various tertiary institutions. The majority (69.8%) of the respondents had been sexually harassed, with the main perpetrators being male classmates and lecturers. About two-thirds experienced the non-physical type of sexual harassment; 48.2% experienced the physical type. Non-physical harassment included sexual comments (57.8%) and requests to do something sexual in exchange for academic favors (32.2%). Physical forms of sexual harassment included unwanted sexual touching (29.4%) and being intentionally brushed against in a sexual way (28.9%). The effects experienced by victims were depression and perceived insecurity on campus. Sexual harassment is a common occurrence in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Appropriate institutional interventions should be developed to reduce these occurrences.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Universities
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Sexual Harassment
Aspects:
Equity_inequality
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Int Q Community Health Educ
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Nigeria
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA