Physical health symptoms reported by trafficked women receiving post-trafficking support in Moldova: prevalence, severity and associated factors
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Many trafficked people suffer high levels of physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Yet, there has been limited research on the physical health problems associated with human trafficking or how the health needs of women in post-trafficking support settings vary according to socio-demographic or trafficking characteristics.
Authors and Affiliations
Siân Oram, Nicolae V Ostrovschi, Viorel I Gorceag, Mihai A Hotineanu, Lilia Gorceag, Carolina Trigub, Melanie Abas
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