Sexual harassment jeopardizes the physical and mental well-being of
nursing students and has a negative impact on their decision to work. Therefore, it is
essential to evaluate sexual harassment awareness among these students. Aim of the
research: This study aims to determine the impact of a psychiatric nursing awareness
program on psychological problems associated with exposure to sexual
harassment. Design: The current study utilized a quasi-experimental study
design. Setting: The study was performed at the Faculty of Nursing, Benha
University. Sample: It was performed on nursing students. Tools of data
collection: Tool (I):- A structured Interview Questionnaire comprised of two parts: Part
1: a- Socio-demographic data, b- family characteristics and part II: Awareness
questionnaire sheet; tool II: Self Confidence inventory (ASCI); tool III: Taylor’s
Manifest Anxiety Scale; tool IV: The HDRS Hamilton depression rating
scale. Results: A highly statistically significant association was found between total
awareness, total levels of depression, self-confidence, and anxiety (P= 0.00). A
significant difference was observed between pre-and post-implementation of the program
regarding the studied students’ awareness of psychological problems (depression,
anxiety, self-confidence) associated with sexual harassment. Conclusion: The students’
awareness improved significantly in post-intervention evaluation than pre-intervention.
There was a highly significant relationship between awareness, level of depression, and
self-confidence. In contrast, a statistically significant negative correlation was found
between awareness, depression, and anxiety |
