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Table 2 Sexual Experiences results

From: Are male nurses sexually harassed? A cross-sectional study in the Greek Health System

Variables

Very often (n, %)

Often (n, %)

Occasionally (n, %)

Rarely (n, %)

Never (n, %)

Frequency (%)

Gender harassment

Has treated you differently because of your sex

-

-

195 (38.5)

117 (23.1)

195 (38.5)

61.5

Displayed, used, or distributed sexist or suggestive materials

-

-

65 (12.8)

195 (38.5)

247 (48.7)

51.3

Made offensive sexist remarks

-

-

130 (25.6)

247 (48.7)

130 (25.6)

74.4

Put you down or was condescending to you because of your sex

-

-

50 (9.86)

262 (51.67)

195 (38.46)

61.54

Unwanted sexual attention

Repeatedly told sexual stories or jokes that were offensive to you

-

52 (10.3)

130 (25.6)

65 (12.8)

260 (51.3)

48.7

Whistled, called, or hooted at you in a sexual way

65 (12.8)

35 (6.9)

147 (28.99)

65 (12.8)

195 (38.5)

61.5

Made unwelcome attempts to draw you into a discussion of sexual matters

65 (12.8)

24 (4.73)

106 (20.9)

117 (23.1)

195 (38.5)

61.5

Made crude and offensive sexual remarks, either publicly

  

130 (25.6)

52 (10.3)

325 (64.1)

35.9

Made offensive remarks about your appearance, body, or sexual activities

-

-

12 (2.36)

170 (33.53)

325 (64.1)

35.9

Made gestures or used body language of a sexual nature which embarrassed or offended you

65 (12.8)

11 (2.16)

41 (8)

130 (25.6)

260 (51.3)

48.7

Stared, leered, or ogled you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable

-

-

65 (12.8)

312 (61.5)

130 (25.6)

74.4

Has he made unwanted attempts to establish a romantic sexual relationship with you despite your efforts to discourage it?

-

-

65 (12.8)

195 (38.5)

247 (48.7)

51.3

Continued to ask you for dates, drinks, dinner, etc., even though you said "No"

-

-

65 (12.8)

130 (25.6)

312 (61.5)

38.5

Touched you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable

-

-

-

130 (25.6)

377 (74.4)

25.6

Sexual coercion

Made unwanted attempts to stroke. fondle, or kiss you

-

-

-

130 (25.6)

377 (74.4)

25.6

Attempted to have sex with you without your consent or against your will, but was unsuccessful

-

-

65 (12.8)

130 (25.6)

312 (61.5)

38.5

Had sex with you without your consent or against your will

-

-

-

1 (0.19)

506 (99.80)

0.20

He/she made you feel like you were being bribed with some reward or special treatment to engage in sexual behaviour

-

-

65 (12.8)

130 (25.6)

312 (61.5)

38.5

He/she made you feel threatened with some retaliation for not being sexually. cooperative

-

-

13 (2.56)

52 (10.25)

442 (87.2)

12.8

Treated you badly for refusing to have sex

-

-

65 (12.8)

130 (25.6)

312 (61.5)

38.5

Implied faster promotions or better treatment if you were sexually cooperative

-

-

42 (8.28)

88 (17.35)

377 (74.4)

25.6

It made you afraid you would be treated poorly if you didn't cooperate sexually

-

-

-

65 (12.8)

442 (87.2)

12.8