@article{ref1,
title="Application of a child sex trafficking screening tool in patients with abuse: a retrospective chart review in the pediatric emergency department",
journal="Journal of Pediatric Health Care",
year="2022",
author="Ellis, Andrea S. and Brown, Angela M. and Martini, Abigail I. and Page, Erica and Lin, Li and Vaughn, Lisa M.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Human trafficking (HT) is a global problem that may affect children's health. In the United States, victims and children are at risk in most communities. History of abuse is a risk factor for HT. This study explored associations between pediatric patients with positive universal abuse screens and indicators from the commercial sexual exploitation of children/child sex trafficking (CSEC/CST) screening tool. <br><br>METHOD: A retrospective chart review was conducted on random patients, aged 11-17 years, with positive universal abuse screens at emergency/urgent care departments in a large Midwest pediatric medical center in 2018. Documentation identifying at least two CSEC/CST screening tool indicators was abstracted from these records. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, univariate analyses, and correlations. <br><br>RESULTS: Two or more indicators from the CSEC/CST screening tool were identified in 43% (n = 121). Age and history of running away were significant predictors for a patient having two or more CSEC/CST positive indicators. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Targeted screening and interventions are needed to identify and help these vulnerable youth.  Keywords: Human trafficking; <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0891-5245",
doi="10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.01.002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.01.002"
}