Sex trafficking survivors' experiences with the healthcare system during exploitation: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: While most individuals who have experienced sex trafficking will seek medical attention during their exploitation, very few will be identified by healthcare professionals (HCP). It constitutes a lost opportunity to provide appropriate support, resources, and services. In this study, we examined the experiences of accessing care of sex trafficking survivors in the Greater Montreal area and their interactions with HCPs to inform trafficking education programs for HCPs and allied health professionals regarding the needs of this patient population. We conducted seven semi-structured in-depth interviews with purposively selected sex trafficking survivors participating in "Les Survivantes," a program of the SPVM (Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal), designed to support trafficked individu

SUBMITTER: Lorvinsky J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10464991 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature