Sexual harassment at German medical schools: a national cross-sectional study
Sexual harassment in medical education is a relevant and well-documented issue that adversely affects students’ mental health, academic engagement and professional development. While several single-faculty studies in Germany have already demonstrated its prevalence, nationally comparable data on the...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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27 February 2026
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BMC medical education
Year: 2026, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-11 |
| ISSN: | 1472-6920 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12909-026-08890-9 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08890-9 Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-026-08890-9 
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| Author Notes: | Michelle Förstel, Maximilian Vogt, Sabine Drossard |
| Summary: | Sexual harassment in medical education is a relevant and well-documented issue that adversely affects students’ mental health, academic engagement and professional development. While several single-faculty studies in Germany have already demonstrated its prevalence, nationally comparable data on the circumstances and consequences of sexual harassment have been lacking. This study provides nationwide data on the extent of sexual harassment, its contextual factors, and consequences for medical students. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 09.06.2026 Online veröffentlicht: 27. Februar 2026 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1472-6920 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12909-026-08890-9 |