Justification of Sexism and Gender Violence Among Nursing Students at a University in Guayaquil

Gender-based violence is a significant global health concern, with epidemic proportions. It has been linked to a range of negative health effects (1). Gender-based violence and sexism are related because they are two forms of expression of gender violence that are experienced every day in different social and cultural environments and in different age groups. The overarching objective is to: The objective of this study is to identify the existence of justifications for sexism and gender violence among female university nursing students. The methodology employed in this study was as follows: This study employs a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, and prospective design. The population consisted of 903 nursing students enrolled in the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) nursing program, who were sampled by simple random convenience sampling, obtaining a sample of 300 students. The results of the study are presented below. The majority of respondents identified as female (78%), while the remaining 22% identified as male. Conversely, the age group most prevalent among the sample was 20-25 years old, representing 59% of the total. The study population was divided into two groups: those with high self-esteem (51%) and those lacking self-esteem (49%). The female group exhibited the lowest levels of self-esteem, with 32% reporting low self-esteem compared to 20% of men. In relation to the justification of sexism and gender violence, the highest percentage was found in men. Conclusions: It was determined that a certain percentage of nursing students justify sexism and gender violence.