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A Mixed-Methods Approach To Investigating The Influence Of Education On Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Sex Trafficking Victims, Tabitha Mcdaniel Aug 2021

A Mixed-Methods Approach To Investigating The Influence Of Education On Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Sex Trafficking Victims, Tabitha Mcdaniel

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Significance of problem: Sex trafficking (ST) impacts victims of all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. It is a significant public health issue which is shrouded in secrecy. Although victims are typically isolated by their trafficker, they will still seek out health care services. Nurses are frontline staff with rare access to victims in a setting where help can be given.

Purpose: The primary purpose of this mixed-methods study is to explore targeted education about sex trafficking and its influence on nursing attitudes and knowledge about sex trafficking and its victims. This study also analyzes demographic information and how those variables …