Perceived abuse in undergraduate medical students of Lahore, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study (original) (raw)

Perceived abuse in undergraduate medical students of Lahore, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

Background: Abuse is any unwanted act which causes distress to someone either physically or mentally. Studies have shown that medical students from all over the world experience abuse on daily basis but such studies are lacking in Pakistan.Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was employed to conduct this study. 385 students took part in the study from all the undergraduate years at CMH Lahore Medical College, Lahore Cantonment. Questionnaire containing questions about perceived abuse and demographics were given to the students after their verbal consent.Results: 358 students formed the final sample. Male and female students equally participated in the study. 2nd and 3rd year medical students largely contributed to the study. More than 90% of the students identified themselves to have been abused at least once during their medical school. 9.7% students stated that they have never experienced any form of abuse. 11% of students experienced sexual harassment with males leading fe...