biostudies-literatureUnknown15(12)Ramirez-Zambrana C<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.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)450https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12735637biostudies-literatureEffects of a Cluster Randomized Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Women's Trafficking Among Undergraduate Nursing Students.PMC12735637Casado-Mejia RRuiz-Ferron CRamirez-Zambrana CLeon-Larios FfalseEffects of a Cluster Randomized Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Women's Trafficking Among Undergraduate Nursing Students.<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.2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Dec2026-05-26T20:09:25.376Z2026-05-26T03:12:28.245ZS-EPMC127356374144138010.3390/nursrep15120450