Survey on Sexual and Gender in the Healthcare in Taiwan

Completed

• Conditions: Sexual Harassment

• Registration Number: NCT06347601
• Lead Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

Brief Summary

This study addresses the pervasive issue of sexual harassment within Taiwanese society, particularly within the medical field, where comprehensive research is lacking. The research objective is to explore patterns of sexual harassment and gender discrimination experiences among physicians and medical students in Taiwan, while also investigating potential associations with professional burnout and mental health. Employing a convergent mixed-methods design, the study combines quantitative surveys and qualitative in-depth interviews. While lacking a control group and utilizing non-blinding methods without random assignment, the study aims to recruit 1000 participants aged 18 or older, considering both valid responses and potential dropouts. Additionally, interviews will be conducted with 30 individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or are interested in gender issues. The research methods will assess sexual harassment experiences, professional burnout, and depressive symptoms as primary outcomes or indicators.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-13
• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-28
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-04
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-22
• Study Completion: 2025-01-22
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 654

Inclusion Criteria

Taiwanese medical students or physicians Aged 18 or older Have received education or practiced in Taiwan's medical colleges or hospitals

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals under 18 years old Have not received education or practiced in Taiwanese medical colleges or hospitals Unable to understand or complete Chinese-language questionnaires

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale	One year	Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale consists of 20 items. The total score can range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate greater depressive symptoms. Lower scores suggest fewer depressive symptoms.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Taipei Veterans General Hospital; 🇨🇳 Taipei, Taiwan