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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Hum Traffick. 2019 Jun 2;6(1):1–29. doi: 10.1080/23322705.2018.1501257

Table 3.

Medical reasons for visiting healthcare settings (N = 21).

Medical reason n (%)
Reproductive/sexual health concerns 17 (81.0)
  Sexually transmitted infections 13 (61.9)
  Birth control 8 (38.1)
  Pelvic pain 7 (33.3)
  Pregnancy (tests or visits) 5 (23.8)
  Abortion 4 (19.0)
  Other 2 (9.5)
Physical injuries 12 (57.1)
  Intentional injuries (punched, stabbed, kicked burned) 11 (52.4)
  Sexual assault injuries (rape, John’s aggression) 6 (28.6)
  Fractures (broken arm or jaw) 4 (19.0)
  Dental injuries (broken teeth) 3 (14.3)
  Accidental injuries 1 (4.8)
Mental health/substance abuse 10 (47.6)
  Depression 8 (38.1)
  Anxiety/panic attacks 6 (28.6)
  Feeling suicidal 4 (19.0)
  Substance abuse 2 (9.5)
  Manic episode 1 (4.8)
Chronic health conditions 6 (28.6)
  Chronic pain (back pain, all over pain) 6 (28.6)
  Gastrointestinal problems (stomach pain, diarrhea) 1 (4.8)