Measuring Sexual and Gender-Based Violence at the University of Cape Coast: Developing and Deploying a Campus Climate Survey.

Autor:	Compton SD; Author Affiliations: University of Michigan Medical School., Odoi A; University of Cape Coast., Dickson K; University of Cape Coast., Darteh EKM; University of Cape Coast., Munro-Kramer ML; University of Michigan School of Nursing.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of forensic nursing [J Forensic Nurs] 2024 Jan-Mar 01; Vol. 20 (1), pp. 53-65. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 17.
DOI:	10.1097/JFN.0000000000000458
Abstrakt:	Aims: Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a global public health crisis, impacting university youth around the world. The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) determine the best methodology for conducting a campus climate survey at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana and (b) gather data on SGBV knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors from a representative sample of students. Methods: This descriptive study included three phases: (a) develop a campus climate survey unique to UCC, (b) develop a sampling methodology, and (c) deploy the first ever campus climate survey at UCC. Results: A 71-item survey was developed and then administered via a student portal to 2,000 students. Of those students, 1,381 (69.1%) responded. Although most students (63.2%) know the university has a sexual harassment policy, fewer have seen it (25.9%) or read it (22.3%). Students held generally positive views of how the university would respond to reports of sexual harassment, although 50.2% of participants believed the reporter would be labeled a troublemaker. More participants reported seeking and giving verbal than nonverbal consent, and more men than women reported both seeking and giving verbal consent. More men than women reported they "always" sought verbal consent (61.2% vs. 47.7%, p = 0.001). Most students ( n = 316, 56.5%) sought verbal consent all of the time, and an additional 99 (17.7%) sought it most of the time. Conclusions: Accurate data about students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with SGBV policy, prevention, and response are needed globally to better inform locally appropriate practices. Potential Impact of Campus Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault on Forensic Nursing: Forensic nursing is currently localized in high-income countries. University students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with SGBV can support the expansion of forensic nursing research and practice to low- and middle-income countries. Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2023 International Association of Forensic Nurses.)
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