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Table 2 Type of mistreatment the participants

From: Prevalence of mistreatment among physiotherapy interns in Nigeria: a preliminary study

Type of mistreatment

Yes n (%)

No n (%)

Yelled or shouted at

24 (60)

16 (40)

Humiliated or belittle

20 (50)

20 (50)

Disparaging remarks or negative comments

18 (45)

22 (55)

Assignment or task for punishment

11 (27.5)

29 (72.5)

Someone else took credit for student’s work

22 (55)

18 (45)

Ethnic, religious or age discrimination /harassment

8 (20)

32 (80)

Threat to extension

19 (47.5)

21 (52.5)

Sexual harassment or mistreatment

5 (12.5)

35 (87.5)

Threats to harm

3 (7.5)

27 (92.5)

Slapped, pushing, kicking or hitting

3 (7.5)

27 (92.5)

Asked to do something immoral or unethical

8 (20)

32 (80)