title: Sexual harassment experiences of female graduates of Nigerian tertiary institutions.
abstract: The sexual harassment experiences of female graduates from tertiary institutions in Nigeria, were explored using self-administered questionnaires. Information was obtained on the respondents' socio-demographic characteristics and experiences of sexual harassment while in their various tertiary institutions. The majority (69.8%) of the respondents had been sexually harassed, with the main perpetrators being male classmates and lecturers. About two-thirds experienced the non-physical type of sexual harassment; 48.2% experienced the physical type. Non-physical harassment included sexual comments (57.8%) and requests to do something sexual in exchange for academic favors (32.2%). Physical forms of sexual harassment included unwanted sexual touching (29.4%) and being intentionally brushed against in a sexual way (28.9%). The effects experienced by victims were depression and perceived insecurity on campus. Sexual harassment is a common occurrence in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Appropriate institutional interventions should be developed to reduce these occurrences.
authors.affiliation: University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. emeowoaje@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Eme T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Owoaje
authors.forename: Omolara
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Olusola-Taiwo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D017406:Sexual Harassment / Q000145:classification / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014495:Universities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*