Description
Sexism within Australian Ambulance services is a persistent concern engrained in the history of the profession and despite recent studies, little has been done to rectify the identified behaviours. Evidence regarding the prevalence, severity, and impacts of sexualised behaviours is emerging within the current evidence, but limited evidence exists discussing the formal reporting of these events. Reporting of sexism and associated behaviours is an important step in the rectification of sexism-based concerns and the adequate identification of barriers preventing reporting allows mitigation of these concerns where possible. This study is designed to identify the female experience of formally reporting sexism within an Ambulance organisation and identify the barriers preventing formal reports from being lodged. Fifteen female paramedics in various Australian ambulance services will be interviewed through a semi-structured framework to share their experiences. The contributing research team will collaborate to identify themes and perspectives through a thematic analysis of the data. The study looks to provide a foundation for further research into effective strategies to manage sexism within Australian ambulance services.| Period | 2022 → … |
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| Examinee | Alexandra Cassidy |
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| Degree of Recognition | National |