Workplace gender-based violence and associated factors among university women in Enugu, South-East Nigeria: an institutional-based cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01273-w
• Publication Date: 2021-03-23T20:03:05Z
• Authors: Olaoluwa Samson A...; Chinenye Kalu Arua; Joshua Emeka Umei...; Prince Christian ...; Chima Charles Igb...; Tochi Emmanuel Iw...; Cylia Nkechi Iweama; Eyuche Lawretta O...; Edith N. Obande-O...
• Keywords: Harassment; Incivility; Workplace violence; Cross-sectional study; Sexual coercion

Abstract Background Exposure to workplace gender-based violence (GBV) can affect women's mental and physical health work productivity in higher educational settings. Therefore, this study aimed examine the prevalence of GBV (workplace incivility, bullying, sexual harassment), associated factors among Nigerian university women. Methods The was an institutional-based cross-sectional survey. multi-stage sampling technique used select 339 female staff from public private universities Enugu, south-east Nigeria. Data collected using Workplace Incivility Scale (WIS), Modified (MWIS), Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R), Sexual Experiences Questionnaire (SEQ). Descriptive statistics, independent samples t -test, Pearson’s Chi-square test, univariate ANOVA, bivariate, multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted at 0.05 level significance. Results harassment (SH) 63.8%, 53.5%, 40.5%. 12-month experience supervisor, coworker, instigated incivilities 67.4%, 58.8%, 52.8%, respectively. Also, 47.5% participants initiated personal 62.5% experienced work-related 42.2% bullying. gender harassment, unwanted attention, coercion 36.5%, 25.6%, 26.6%, Being aged 35–49 years (AOR 0.15; 95% CI (0.06, 0.40), ≥ 50 0.04; (0.01, 0.14) with incivility staff. Having a temporary appointment 7.79, (2.26, 26.91) casual/contract employment status 29.93, (4.57, 192.2) reported be doctoral degree 3.57, (1.24, 10.34), 91.26, (14.27, 583.4) 73.81, (7.26, 750.78) SH. Conclusions high. There is urgent need for interventions eliminate different forms address reduce adverse mental, physical, social outcomes