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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Prevalence and experiences of sexual harassment among Saudi female nursing students: a cross-sectional study.

Wafa Hamad Almegewly, Haya Abu Saleh, Alanoud Alasmari, Amirah Alnashery, Atheer Alanazi, Fatima Alqahtani, Rawan Alharbi, Rahaf Alotaibi, Shefaa Alanazi, Taif Alanazi and 3 more

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Wafa Hamad AlmegewlyDepartment of Community and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Haya Abu SalehCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Alanoud AlasmariCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Amirah AlnasheryCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Atheer AlanaziCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Fatima AlqahtaniCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Rawan AlharbiCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Rahaf AlotaibiCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Shefaa AlanaziCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Taif AlanaziCollege of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Rasha MahfouzDepartment of Community and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Savvato KaravasileiadouDepartment of Community and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia. skaravasileiadou@pnu.edu.sa.
Christos KleisiarisDepartment of Nursing, School of Health Science, University of Thessaly, Larissa, 41500, Greece.

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Abstract

backgroundFemale nursing students are at risk of various types of sexual harassment, including physical, emotional, psychological, and visual abuse. This study aims to assess the prevalence and dimensions of sexual harassment experienced by female undergraduate nursing students.

methodsA cross-sectional quantitative design was employed. A convenient sample of undergraduate nursing students (n = 236) enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at the selected university was recruited. The Sexual Experiences Questionnaire was administered as an online survey via Google Forms to collect data from February to March 2022. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted to analyze the data.

resultsAmong the 236 students, 62.2% reported experiencing harassment at least once. The most prevalent form of sexual harassment identified was unwanted sexual attention, particularly reflected in uncomfortable looks, which affected 41.1% of participants. Several reasons were noted for the failure to report incidents, including fear, lack of knowledge, and feelings of shame. Participants also suggested that educational lessons and awareness campaigns emphasizing the importance of reporting incidents could help reduce the incidence of sexual harassment.

conclusionMore than half of nursing students reported experiencing sexual harassment during clinical training, highlighting a serious concern. Academic institutions and health policymakers must ensure a safe clinical environment through awareness sessions, clear reporting procedures, and education on legal protections under Saudi law.

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AttitudeKnowledgeNursing studentsSexual abuseSexual harassment

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