@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of trading sex among high school students in Minnesota: demographics, relevant adverse experiences, and health-related statuses",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2020",
author="Martin, Lauren and Rider, G. Nic and Johnston-Goodstar, Katie and Menanteau, Beatriz and Palmer, Caroline and McMorris, Barbara J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: Youth who trade sex for something of value experience enduring harm and risk of being trafficked. This study provides empirically-based prevalence estimates to guide policy and practice.   METHODS: This secondary analysis of 2019 population-level surveillance data from high school students in Minnesota (N = 71,007) uses descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to analyze self-reports of trading sex by demographics, relevant experiences, and health indicators.   RESULTS: The prevalence of trading sex among high school students in Minnesota was 1.4%. Cisgender boys and girls had similar rates; transgender students were much higher (5.9%). Rates varied significantly across race/ethnicity (e.g., Native youth, 3.1%), school location, and economic indicators. Students indicating other relevant experiences, such as having been treated for alcohol or drug use (15.1%), reported elevated rates of trading sex.   CONCLUSIONS: Trading sex is a public health issue that affects high school students. The results show disparate rates of trading sex based on race/ethnicity and gender, with elevated rates among youth who engage in other risky behaviors and experienced other adverse experiences.  Keywords: Human trafficking; <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.08.021",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.08.021"
}