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. 2019 Jan;126(1):172-174.
doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.09.016. Epub 2018 Oct 16.

Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology: A Survey Study

Michelle T Cabrera  1 , Laura B Enyedi  2 , Leona Ding  3 , Susan M MacDonald  4
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Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology: A Survey Study

Michelle T Cabrera et al. Ophthalmology. 2019 Jan.

Abstract

This anonymous survey identifies a sexual harassment prevalence of 59% among ophthalmologists responding through the Women in Ophthalmology listserv. The authors urge implementation of sexual harassment policies within our professional societies, accreditation councils and workplaces.

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Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
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Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
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Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
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Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
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Figure 1.
Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Invitation email and survey instrument. Invitation email including link to online anonymous survey instrument was sent to the Women in Ophthalmology email listserv in March 2018.
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