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. 2024 Jul 2;16(7):e63681. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63681

Table 4. Prevalence and characteristics of sexual harassment among medical students since 2020.

Question Frequency Percent
Have you ever experienced any episodes of sexual harassment since 2020?    
Yes 94 38.4
No 130 53.1
Missing/Other 21 8.6
How often has this happened to you since 2020?    
Weekly 8 3.3
Monthly 10 4.1
Only once 30 12.2
2-4 times 39 15.9
5-10 times 9 3.7
More than 10 times 39 15.9
Missing/Other 110 44.9
What type(s) of sexual harassment have you experienced since 2020?    
Unwanted physical contact 26 10.6
Suggestive remarks 61 24.9
Jokes of a sexual nature 55 22.4
Display of sexually offensive materials in a public space 7 2.9
Unwanted comments on dress or appearance 47 19.2
Invasion of personal space 39 15.9
Staring or leering 41 16.7
Intimidating presence 30 12.2
None 124 50.6
Where did this happen to you?    
On campus 62 25.3
Hospital or clinic 40 16.3
Other 43 17.6
Who did this to you?    
Student or peer 68 27.8
Faculty member 13 5.3
Staff member on campus 7 2.9
Resident physician 16 6.5
Attending physician 16 6.5
Staff member at hospital or clinic 13 5.3
Other 25 10.2