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A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response

Authors: Kristen R. Choi, Dana C. Beck, Munmun A. Khan, Sue Anne Bell, Lemlem Beza, Michelle L. Munro-Kramer

Published in: International Journal for Equity in Health | Issue 1/2020

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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Title: A qualitative needs assessment of human trafficking in Ethiopia: recommendations for a comprehensive, coordinated response
Authors: Kristen R. Choi
Dana C. Beck
Munmun A. Khan
Sue Anne Bell
Lemlem Beza
Michelle L. Munro-Kramer
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: International Journal for Equity in Health / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1475-9276
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-1154-4

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