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Understanding Provider Awareness of Sex Trafficking: Prevalence, Identification, Resources, and Documentation Practices at CVPH Family Medicine Center
Johnston, Caroline L
Johnston, Caroline L
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This study aimed to assess the knowledge of healthcare professionals at the CVPH Family Medicine Center in Plattsburgh, NY, regarding the prevalence of sex trafficking, available resources, and documentation practices to ensure the safety of trafficking victims. Previous research has shown that over 60% of trafficked women interact with a healthcare provider while in captivity. Participants completed surveys before and after an educational intervention to measure changes in understanding. An in-person educational session was conducted for medical residents, while other healthcare staff received paper-based materials. Results demonstrated a clear increase in knowledge related to the prevalence of sex trafficking, identification of victims, resource provision, and safe documentation practices within the electronic medical record (EMR).
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2025-01-01
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