What are the 3 sections of recognizing human trafficking as an NP
Answer> 1. Signs
& Symptoms
1. Risk Factors
2. Suspected Behaviors
2. Physical signs and symptoms of human trafficking?
Answer> Anal and/or genital trauma
- Branding tattoos
- Hidden or unusual trauma (burns, strangulation marks, cuts, bruises)
- Recurrent STIs, UTIs, or abnormal PAP results
- Avoidance of eye contact
- Emotional lability
- Exhaustion
3. Risk factors associated with human trafficking?
Answer> History of abuse and/or neglect
- LGBTQIA+
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,- History of Mental Health Disorder(s)
- Racial/ethnic minority
- Recent migration or relocation
- Young age (12-16)
- Female gender
- Runaway/homeless youth
- History of substance abuse
4. Suspected behaviors of human trafficking?
Answer> Sexually provocative
- Accompanied by a controlling individual
- Frequent testing for STIs and/or pregnancy
- Exhibiting fear, anxiety, or anger inappropriately for situation/context
- Inability to provide address
- Lack of control over ID documents and/or finances
- Refusal to provide health information
5. Potential indicators of human trafficking
Answer> Is the patient accompanied by an individual who refuses to leave
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, during the visit, or who insists on speaking for the patient?
- Does the accompanying person insist on being the interpreter?
- Does the accompanying person possess the patient's ID documents?
- Does the patient present without identification?
- Is the patient able to provide an address?
- Does the patient seem unaware of their location, date, or time?
- Does the patient avoid eye contact or demonstrate hostility, fear, or
nervousness?
- Is the patient reluctant or unwilling to answer questions regarding their
illness or
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