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 |