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This study aims to explore the prevalence and reporting behaviors of sexual harassment among medical students in Japan during their clinical clerkships.

April 1, 2026Women s Health ReportsOpen Access

Sexual Harassment Experiences and Reporting Among Medical Students During Clinical Clerkships in Japan: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

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MSMorika SuzukiSendai Medical Center TWTakashi WatariShimane University VSVirginia SheffieldUniversity of Michigan

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A nationwide survey examines reporting behaviors and experiences of sexual harassment in medical students, highlighting significant issues in reporting.

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This study aims to explore the prevalence and reporting behaviors of sexual harassment among medical students in Japan during their clinical clerkships.
Conducted a nationwide cross-sectional survey among first-year medical residents in Japan.
Utilized an anonymous online questionnaire to collect data on experiences of sexual harassment and demographics.
Performed descriptive statistical analyses on the collected data.
9.0% of residents reported experiencing sexual harassment, with 20.2% being women and 4.6% men (p < 0.001).
Gender harassment (7.4%) and unwanted sexual attention (3.2%) were the most common types of experiences.
Only 5.0% of victims formally reported the incidents to designated departments.
76.9% of residents indicated they would not report harassment, even with knowledge of reporting structures.
48.7% of those who experienced harassment disclosed the incident to friends, but none reported to supervising teachers.

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Suzuki et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a615652765b073a77f0 https://doi.org/10.1177/26884844261430295

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A nationwide survey examines reporting behaviors and experiences of sexual harassment in medical students, highlighting significant issues in reporting.

Sexual Harassment Experiences and Reporting Among Medical Students During Clinical Clerkships in Japan: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

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Sexual Harassment Experiences and Reporting Among Medical Students During Clinical Clerkships in Japan: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

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