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- Title
The Health of Trafficked Women: A Survey of Women Entering Posttrafficking Services in Europe.
- Authors
Zimmerman, Cathy; Hossain, Mazeda; Yun, Katherine; Gajdadziev, Vasil; Guzun, Natalia; Tchomarova, Maria; Ciarrocchi, Rosa Angela; Johansson, Anna; Kefurtova, Anna; Scodanibbio, Stefania; Motus, Maria Nenette; Roche, Brenda; Morison, Linda; Watts, Charlotte
- Abstract
Trained counselors interviewed 192 women who had been trafficked and sexually exploited about abuse and evaluated their physical and mental health status within 14 days of entry into posttrafficking services. Most reported physical or sexual violence while trafficked (95%), pretrafficking abuse (59%), and multiple posttrafficking physical and psychological problems. Newly identified trafficked women require immediate attention to address posttrauma symptoms and adequate recovery time before making decisions about participating in prosecutorial or immigration proceedings or returning home. (Am J Public Health. 2008;98:55-59. doi:10. 2105/AJPH.2006.108357)
- Subjects
WOMEN'S health; HUMAN trafficking; POST-traumatic stress disorder; SEX crimes; TRAUMATIC neuroses; RAPE trauma syndrome; MENTAL illness treatment; ABUSE of women; PATIENTS; THERAPEUTICS; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 2008, Vol 98, Issue 1, p55
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2006.108357