TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Women trafficked into prostitution: determinants, human rights and health needs
JO  - Transcultural psychiatry
A1  - Gajic-Veljanoski, Olga
A1  - Stewart, D. E.
SP  - 338
EP  - 358
VL  - 44
IS  - 3
N2  - Human trafficking is an international challenge that increasingly affects industrialized countries. It represents a gross violation of a person's right to liberty and freedom of movement, and is often accompanied by violence and degrading treatment which can have detrimental effects on health. In this article, we review the definition and extent of human trafficking, and focus on the human rights abuses and determinants of trafficking in women. Mental health and other health outcomes are reviewed, and differences between countries in organized activities for victim assistance and protection are assessed. Finally, we discuss the roles of mental health and other healthcare providers in identifying and helping trafficked women, and recommend a tailored multidisciplinary approach for victim assistance.    Keywords: Human trafficking<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1363-4615
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1363461507081635
ID  - ref1
ER  -