A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response
Abstract Background Human trafficking is a global human rights violation that has profound health, economic, and social impacts. There has been little investigation of service needs and response options for human trafficking survivors in Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to understand the pote...
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doaj-0e1992f9451b40a7a4cb788308edd01d2020-11-25T02:35:17ZengBMCInternational Journal for Equity in Health1475-92762020-03-0119111110.1186/s12939-020-1154-4A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated responseKristen R. Choi0Dana C. Beck1Munmun A. Khan2Sue Anne Bell3Lemlem Beza4Michelle L. Munro-Kramer5University of California, Los Angeles School of NursingUniversity of Michigan School of NursingHealth Policy AnalystUniversity of Michigan School of NursingAddis Ababa University School of MedicineUniversity of Michigan School of NursingAbstract Background Human trafficking is a global human rights violation that has profound health, economic, and social impacts. There has been little investigation of service needs and response options for human trafficking survivors in Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to understand the potential service needs and response options for human trafficking in Ethiopia from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Methods We conducted a qualitative needs assessment and used content analysis to analyze individual interviews with key stakeholder groups including service providers, academics, lawyers, and non-government organization (NGO) workers between the summer of 2015 – spring of 2016. Results In total, 17 individuals participated and content analysis elicited four overarching themes related to post-trafficking needs, including mental health considerations, barriers and facilitators to providing survivor services, survivor service needs, and comprehensive care models. Conclusions This qualitative needs assessment suggests that trafficking survivors may require professional and community services throughout their trafficking experiences, including medical care, economic and job opportunities, legal advocacy, and mental health services. Interventions should harness preexisting community strengths such as Ethiopia’s “social healing system,” health extension workers, and mobile technology. Future studies should explore tailored interventions and comprehensive models of care implemented within the pre-existing healthcare, social service, and community structures.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-020-1154-4Human traffickingEthiopiaService needsNeeds assessment |
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Kristen R. Choi Dana C. Beck Munmun A. Khan Sue Anne Bell Lemlem Beza Michelle L. Munro-Kramer A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response International Journal for Equity in Health Human trafficking Ethiopia Service needs Needs assessment |
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Kristen R. Choi Dana C. Beck Munmun A. Khan Sue Anne Bell Lemlem Beza Michelle L. Munro-Kramer |
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A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response |
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A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response |
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A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response |
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A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response |
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A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response |
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qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response |
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International Journal for Equity in Health |
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Abstract Background Human trafficking is a global human rights violation that has profound health, economic, and social impacts. There has been little investigation of service needs and response options for human trafficking survivors in Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to understand the potential service needs and response options for human trafficking in Ethiopia from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Methods We conducted a qualitative needs assessment and used content analysis to analyze individual interviews with key stakeholder groups including service providers, academics, lawyers, and non-government organization (NGO) workers between the summer of 2015 – spring of 2016. Results In total, 17 individuals participated and content analysis elicited four overarching themes related to post-trafficking needs, including mental health considerations, barriers and facilitators to providing survivor services, survivor service needs, and comprehensive care models. Conclusions This qualitative needs assessment suggests that trafficking survivors may require professional and community services throughout their trafficking experiences, including medical care, economic and job opportunities, legal advocacy, and mental health services. Interventions should harness preexisting community strengths such as Ethiopia’s “social healing system,” health extension workers, and mobile technology. Future studies should explore tailored interventions and comprehensive models of care implemented within the pre-existing healthcare, social service, and community structures. |
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Human trafficking Ethiopia Service needs Needs assessment |
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