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

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 and Okondu Emmanuel Confidence

Global Journal of Health Science, 2020, vol. 12, issue 13, 1

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2020
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