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ArticleBMC medical education2020

Prevalence and correlates of bullying in physiotherapy education in Nigeria.

Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Idowu Phebean Ogunseun, Francis Oluwafunso Fasuyi, Oluwafemi David Adegbemigun, Clara Toyin Fatoye, Opeyemi Ayodiipo Idowu, Olubusola Esther Johnson, Adesola Christiana Odole, Adaobi Margaret Okonji, Bashir Kaka and 1 more

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Chidozie Emmanuel MbadaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. doziembada@yahoo.com.
Idowu Phebean OgunseunDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Francis Oluwafunso FasuyiDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria.
Oluwafemi David AdegbemigunDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria.
Clara Toyin FatoyeDepartment of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
Opeyemi Ayodiipo IdowuDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Olubusola Esther JohnsonDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Adesola Christiana OdoleDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Adaobi Margaret OkonjiDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Bashir KakaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Francis FatoyeDepartment of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
Obafemi Awolowo University · NGManchester Metropolitan University · GBUniversity of Medical Sciences, OndoBayero University Kano · NGUniversity of Benin · NGUniversity of Ibadan · NG

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Abstract

backgroundBullying is an unexpressed part and parcel of medical education but it is largely unexplored in physiotherapy. This study assessed the prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of bullying in physiotherapy education in Nigeria.

methodsTwo hundred and nineteen clinical physiotherapy students from three purposively selected Federal Universities in Nigeria participated in this study. Following a cross-sectional design, the Students Perception of Professor Bullying Questionnaire (SPPBQ) was used to obtain information on bullying. The SPPBQ includes a working definition of lecturer bullying followed by other sections inquiring about lecturers bullying experiences. Data was collected on socio-demographic characteristics, bullying experiences and availability of adequate policy and support on bullying. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used analyze data. Alpha level was set at p < 0.05.

resultsLifetime and point prevalence of bullying in physiotherapy education were 98.6 and 99.1%. 94.5% of the respondents had witnessed physiotherapy students bullying and there was a 100% rate of 'no attempt' to stop a physiotherapy lecturer from bullying. 38.4 and 44.7% of the respondents believed there was adequate school policy and support available on bullying. There was no significant association between bullying and each of age (휒2 = 0.117, p = 0.943), gender (휒2 = 0.001, p = 0.974), level of study (휒2 = 0.000, p = 0.995) and any specific university (휒2 = 1.343, p = 0.511).

conclusionThere is high lifetime and point prevalence of bullying in physiotherapy education in Nigeria, which are largely unchallenged or redressed. Being a clinical physiotherapy student ordinarily predisposes to bullying without necessary contributions of intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

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Interprofessional RelationsAdultBullyingCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleNigeriaPhysical Therapy SpecialtyPrevalenceStudents, Health OccupationsSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung AdultBullyingModalitiesNigeriaPhysical therapySpecialtyStudents

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