TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Application of a child sex trafficking screening tool in patients with abuse: a retrospective chart review in the pediatric emergency department
JO  - Journal of Pediatric Health Care
A1  - Ellis, Andrea S.
A1  - Brown, Angela M.
A1  - Martini, Abigail I.
A1  - Page, Erica
A1  - Lin, Li
A1  - Vaughn, Lisa M.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0891-5245
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.01.002
ID  - ref1
ER  -