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Sociocultural Impacts of Child Trafficking on Mental Health: Public Health Interventions to Streamline the Reintegration Process

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Child trafficking is a global public health concern that deprives children of safety, freedom, and dignity. Trafficked children are separated from their families and local communities and this results in feelings of loneliness and abandonment. The combination of all these sociocultural factors and situations significantly hinders the development and self-esteem of the trafficked children. To mitigate the impact of the above-mentioned sociocultural factors, we must adopt public health interventions, like culturally tailored mental health counselling, community-based anti-stigma campaigns, etc., which aids in the creation of a supportive ecosystem that encourages healing, resilience, and reintegration of trafficked children upon their return. In conclusion, socio-cultural factors significantly influence the mental health outcomes of trafficked children. Addressing these issues requires a multipronged approach, built on the support from different sectors to ensure holistic recovery and streamline the reintegration process.

Source: National Journal of Community Medicine

DOI: 10.55489/njcm.160920255785

Authors: Saurabh R Shrivastava, Prateek S Bobhate

Institutions: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaypur, Jammu

Language: English

Topic: Sex work and related issues

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413871470

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