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Prevalence of Sexual Harassment in a Faith-Based Institution of Higher Learning in South-Western Nigeria

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  • Okondu Ogechukwu Emmanuel
  • John Nwabiani
  • Afolabi Rachael Ayomide
  • Atulomah Nnodimele Sonny
  • Ikonta Peter C
  • Okafor Ukamaka Gladys
  • Uchenna Loveth Ifediora
  • Chigeru Chinyere Florence
  • Iloma Unwobuesor Richard
  • Khadija Abubakar
  • Okondu Emmanuel Confidence

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Tertiary institutions are ivory towers where academic and moral excellences are expected to be promoted. However, it has become where sexual harassment is a common deviant practice. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and prevalence of sexual harassment among college students in a private institution in Ogun state, Nigeria. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design to enroll 394 college students across the undergraduate levels of the university, using a 22-item self-administered validated instrument by a multi-stage sampling procedure. Demographic characteristics, knowledge and prevalence of college students on sexual harassments were measured. The mean age of respondents was 18.84 ± 1.833years, with majority (71%) being between ages 15–19, and 70% being females. About 39% and 38% respectively confirmed they have been victims of sexual harassment or know friends that have been harassed sexually. Level of knowledge on sexual harassment was 3.90 ± 0.866 and prevalence of sexual harassment was 4.88 ± 3.194 computed on a mean and standard deviation scale, translate to a prevalence score of 40.67%. Prevalence of Sexual Harassment was high among college student even though they had good Knowledge. A more proactive measures needs to be put in place to curb the menace in a Christian own institution of higher learning.

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  • Okondu Ogechukwu Emmanuel & John Nwabiani & Afolabi Rachael Ayomide & Atulomah Nnodimele Sonny & Ikonta Peter C & Okafor Ukamaka Gladys & Uchenna Loveth Ifediora & Chigeru Chinyere Florence & Iloma Un, 2020. "Prevalence of Sexual Harassment in a Faith-Based Institution of Higher Learning in South-Western Nigeria," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(13), pages 1-1, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:12:y:2020:i:13:p:1
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