Sexual harassment against nursing staff in Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt

Ali, Ehab A. Abo; Saied, Shimaa M.; Elsabagh, Hala M.; Zayed, Hanaa A.

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“…The 6-month prevalence was 13.0% in one study in Ethiopia (Fute et al, 2015), while the prevalence in the past 2 years was 45.0% in one study in Australia (Cogin & Fish, 2009). Seven studies reported the prevalence of sexual harassment without timeframes: the prevalence were 71.5% in Pakistan (Mushtaq et al, 2015), 70.2% in Egypt (Ali et al, 2015), 56.0% in Japan (Hibino, Hitomi, Kambayashi, & Nakamura, 2009), 37.1% in Turkey (Celik & Celik, 2007), 9.4% in Saudi Arabia (Mohamed, 2002), 65.8% in the USA (West, Holoviak, & Figler, 1995), and 71.8% in the USA (Libbus & Bowman, 1994).…”

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“…This is partly attributed to the discrepancies in assessment tools, sample size, sampling methods, and relevant policies and legislation. Sexual harassment towards nurses has deleterious effects, such as high stress, poor mental health and quality of life, burnout, job dissatisfaction, and poor work quality and efficiency (Ali, Saied, Elsabagh, & Zayed, 2015;Charney & Russell, 1994;Kisa, Dziegielewski, & Ates, 2002;Mushtaq, Sultana, & Imtiaz, 2015;Nielsen et al, 2017).…”

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“…in Egypt and Turkey, respectively, chose to ignore the harassment (Ali et al, 2015;Celik & Celik, 2007). Shame and embarrassment are often a deterrent to making a report (Dan, Pinsof, & Riggs, 1995).…”

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Worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses: A comprehensive meta‐analysis of observational studies

Dong

Lok

et al. 2020

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aims Sexual harassment towards nurses is a major concern universally, but no meta‐analysis on the worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses has yet been published. This study examined the worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment against nurses and explored its moderating factors. Design Meta‐analysis of observational studies. Data sources The PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases from their commencement date to February 2018 were systematically and independently searched by two investigators. Review methods Data on the prevalence of sexual harassment experienced by nurses were extracted and pooled using the random‐effects model. Results A total of 43 studies covering 52,345 nurses were included in the analyses. Female nurses accounted for 83.87% of the 32,970 subjects in 25 studies with available data on gender ratio. The prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses in the past 12 months and during nursing career were 12.6% (95% CI: 10.9–14.4%) and 53.4% (95% CI: 23.1–83.7%), respectively. Gender, use of the WHO questionnaires, lower middle‐income and high‐income countries, sample size, survey year, and mean age of subjects were significantly associated with the prevalence of sexual harassment. Conclusion The high prevalence of sexual harassment against nurses found in this meta‐analysis represents the ongoing sexism and deleterious effects (e.g., poor work quality and efficiency, increased stress and job dissatisfaction) in the profession. Appropriate preventive measures, training, and empowerment of nurses are needed to ensure workplace safety and equality in this profession. Impact The study addressed the worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment against nurses and its moderating factors. Health authorities and hospital administrators should develop organizational policy and preventive strategies to ensure nurses’ workplace safety and equality.

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Worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses: A comprehensive meta‐analysis of observational studies

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“…When attending a patient, nursing staff are often in close or even physical contact with the patient; for example, checking vital signs, assisting in changing positions, changing wound dressings, etc., which increases the possibility of being harassed. Studies have shown that the proportion of patients or family members harassing registered nurses is 18–69.1% [ 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Therefore, nurses are considered to be at a high risk of workplace sexual harassment [ 5 , 8 ].…”

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“…Studies have shown that the proportion of patients or family members harassing registered nurses is 18–69.1% [ 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Therefore, nurses are considered to be at a high risk of workplace sexual harassment [ 5 , 8 ].…”

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Sexual Harassment Experiences, Knowledge, and Coping Behaviors of Nursing Students in Taiwan During Clinical Practicum

Chang

Tzeng

Teng

2020

IJERPH

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Sexual harassment not only endangers nursing students’ physical and mental health but also considerably affects their future willingness to engage in the field of nursing. To identify experiences, knowledge, coping behaviors, and determinants of sexual harassment among nursing students during clinical practicum, this study conducted a cross-sectional survey where a structured self-report questionnaire was used. A total of 291 senior nursing students were recruited from four universities in Central Taiwan. Sixty-six nursing students (22.7%), including 59 women (23.3%) and 7 men (18.4%), reported experiencing sexual harassment during clinical practicum. Male students scored significantly higher than female students did on knowledge of sexual harassment (p = 0.028). Female students scored significantly higher than male students did on attitudes toward preventing and coping with sexual harassment (p = 0.05). Nursing students who were older, had fathers who had higher education levels, or had undergone gender-related courses were more likely to experience sexual harassment. More than one-fifth of nursing students experienced sexual harassment during their clinical practicum, making this a formidable challenge in nursing education. Education is required to prevent sexual harassment and enhance gender sensitivity among nursing students, who are at a greater risk of experiencing sexual harassment in clinical practicum.

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Prevalence and predictors of workplace violence against nurses in Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Ekpor,

Kobiah,

Akyirem

2024

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsWorkplace violence (WPV) against nurses is a pervasive global issue, yet the extent of this phenomenon in the African context remains insufficiently explored. This review aimed to synthesize the available literature to identify the prevalence and predictors of WPV against nurses in Africa.MethodsA systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus, to identify studies published from 2000 to October 2023. The pooled prevalence of WPV and it subtypes were estimated using random‐effect meta‐analysis. Heterogeneity between studies was quantified with I2 statistics. Subgroup analysis and meta‐regression were performed to identify sources of heterogeneity.ResultsThis review included 27 studies, involving 9831 nurses. The pooled prevalence of WPV was 62.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 51.6–72.0). Verbal abuse emerged as the most common form of WPV, with a prevalence rate of 51.2% (95% CI: 41.3–61.1), followed by threat 23.3% (95% CI: 6.5–57.2), bullying 22.9% (95% CI: 14.0–35.2), physical abuse 15.1% (95% CI: 11.0–20.4), and sexual harassment 10.3% (95% CI: 5.9–17. 5). The proportion of WPV varied across geographical areas in Africa; however, the differences were not significant. The predictors of WPV encompassed demographic factors, personal habits, workplace characteristics, and nurses’ past experience.ConclusionWPV against nurses is prevalent in Africa and transcends geographical boundaries in this region. This underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy changes to address this issue in Africa.

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Sexual harassment against nursing staff in Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt

Cited by 31 publications

References 17 publications

Worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses: A comprehensive meta‐analysis of observational studies

Worldwide prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses: A comprehensive meta‐analysis of observational studies

Sexual Harassment Experiences, Knowledge, and Coping Behaviors of Nursing Students in Taiwan During Clinical Practicum

Prevalence and predictors of workplace violence against nurses in Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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