Citation

Zimmerman C, Hossain M, Yun K, Gajadadziev V, Guzun N, Tchomarova M, Ciarrocchi RA, Johansson A, Kefurtova A, Scodanibbio S, Motus MN, Roche B, Morison L, Watts CH. Am. J. Public Health 2008; 98(1): 55-59.

Affiliation

Tropical Medicine.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, American Public Health Association)

DOI

10.2105/AJPH.2006.108357

PMID

18048781

PMCID

PMC2156078

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.

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