{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["15(12)"],"submitter":["Ramirez-Zambrana C"],"pubmed_abstract":["<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery still present in our societies. Health professionals are in a key position to identify and support victims, but adequate training is required. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of a structured educational intervention on knowledge, perceived professional role, and attitudes toward sex trafficking of women among undergraduate nursing students at the University of Seville, Spain. <b>Methods</b>: A cluster randomized pilot educational trial with a pre-test-post-test control group design and one-year follow-up was conducted. A two-hour educational session addressed key concepts related to sex trafficking, health professionals' responsibilities, and survivor support. Knowledge and attitudes were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at one-year follow-up. <b>Results</b>: 199 students participated. Significant post-intervention improvements were observed in knowledge and attitudes, with sustained impact after one year despite some knowledge decay. <b>Conclusions</b>: This pilot educational intervention appears to improve knowledge and attitudes toward sex trafficking among undergraduate nursing students and may represent a useful strategy for sensitizing and training future health professionals in this area."],"journal":["Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)"],"pagination":["450"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12735637"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Effects of a Cluster Randomized Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Women's Trafficking Among Undergraduate Nursing Students."],"pmcid":["PMC12735637"],"pubmed_authors":["Casado-Mejia R","Ruiz-Ferron C","Ramirez-Zambrana C","Leon-Larios F"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Effects of a Cluster Randomized Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Women's Trafficking Among Undergraduate Nursing Students.","description":"<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery still present in our societies. Health professionals are in a key position to identify and support victims, but adequate training is required. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of a structured educational intervention on knowledge, perceived professional role, and attitudes toward sex trafficking of women among undergraduate nursing students at the University of Seville, Spain. <b>Methods</b>: A cluster randomized pilot educational trial with a pre-test-post-test control group design and one-year follow-up was conducted. A two-hour educational session addressed key concepts related to sex trafficking, health professionals' responsibilities, and survivor support. Knowledge and attitudes were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at one-year follow-up. <b>Results</b>: 199 students participated. Significant post-intervention improvements were observed in knowledge and attitudes, with sustained impact after one year despite some knowledge decay. <b>Conclusions</b>: This pilot educational intervention appears to improve knowledge and attitudes toward sex trafficking among undergraduate nursing students and may represent a useful strategy for sensitizing and training future health professionals in this area.","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025 Dec","modification":"2026-05-26T20:09:25.376Z","creation":"2026-05-26T03:12:28.245Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12735637","cross_references":{"pubmed":["41441380"],"doi":["10.3390/nursrep15120450"]}}