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Citation
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Ropero-Padilla C, Rodriguez-Arrastia M, Molina-Torres G, Márquez-Hernández VV, Gutiérrez-Puertas L, Aguilera-Manrique G, Rodríguez-García MC, Roman P. J. Nurs. Manag. 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub. |
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Abstract
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AIM: To explore nursing students' perceptions of the identification and medical care of sex-trafficking victims and how to improve the care provided based on the identified barriers.
BACKGROUND: Despite the fact that more than 87% of sex-trafficking victims establish contact with health professionals, their lack of awareness and training hinders their ability to assist victims properly.
METHODS: A descriptive qualitative study was carried out using 11 focus groups of nursing students after a simulated case of sex-trafficking victim. The analysis of results was conducted through content analysis.
RESULTS: A total of 110 fourth-year nursing students participated in this study. After performing the data analysis, three main categories emerged: (i) making a health issue visible, (ii) identifying sex-trafficking victims: resources based on evidence-based practice, and (iii) educational resources on sex-trafficking in nursing degree.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that through clinical simulation, integrating content regarding the medical care of vulnerable groups can be useful for developing the skills necessary to provide effective care from a trauma-informed approach. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Health institutions, senior charge nurses, and other health service managers should be aware of the current need for sex-trafficking training, structural-level changes and updated evidence-based guidelines and protocols with other service providers and law enforcement to provide high-quality care.
Keywords: Human trafficking;
Language: en |