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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Sexual harassment in professional settings is defined as unwelcome conduct impacting work performance or creating a hostile environment.
  • Vascular surgery training programs are a critical area to examine for the presence and impact of sexual harassment.
  • Understanding the factors contributing to sexual harassment and barriers to reporting is essential for improving training environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence of sexual harassment within vascular surgery training programs.
  • To identify factors associated with the prevalence of sexual harassment.
  • To determine the barriers trainees face when reporting incidents of sexual harassment.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous online survey was distributed to all vascular surgery trainees in the United States.
  • The survey collected data on the frequency, type, perpetrators, and locations of sexual harassment.
  • Data on reasons for occurrence, reporting mechanisms, barriers to reporting, and demographics were also gathered, followed by descriptive and univariate analysis.

Main Results:

  • 61% of respondents experienced or witnessed sexual harassment, with sexist slurs and intimate nicknames being common behaviors.
  • Women were more frequently affected, and perpetrators were often surgical attendings, with the operating room being a common location.
  • Key reporting barriers included perceptions of harmlessness, belief that reporting would be ineffective, fear of repercussions, and discomfort, with many trainees unaware of reporting mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial proportion of vascular surgery trainees encounter sexual harassment.
  • A significant number of trainees are unaware of or uncomfortable with institutional reporting procedures.
  • Enhanced education on harassment and reporting protocols is recommended for vascular surgery training programs.