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Research Article

Researching the Effectiveness of an Online Human Trafficking Awareness Program Among Community Health Nursing Students

, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CLNC, FAANP & , PhD
 

ABSTRACT

Purpose

To evaluate the effectiveness of an online human trafficking awareness program for healthcare providers.

Design

Mixed-methods study.

Methods

Sample (N=141) consisted of community health nursing students, who completed a pretest, watched one three-minute video a day for 20 days, and completed a posttest.

Findings

Participants indicated their knowledge of human trafficking increased, attitudes toward victims improved, and competence and confidence engaging with victims increased. Satisfaction with program, and information utilization plans for practice were revealed.

Conclusions

Human trafficking awareness program was effective in increasing participants’ knowledge, competence and confidence, and improving attitudes.

Clinical Evidence

Educational intervention is a strategy to improve students’ knowledge of human trafficking.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Additional information

Funding

This research was supported by Eastern Michigan University through an internal research award.

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