Autonomy and Self-acceptance Among Rescued Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Review on Perceived Well-being
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Restoring autonomy and self-acceptance are crucial for rescued female sex workers
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Social Work
Background
- Female sex workers rescued from trafficking face complex psychological issues beyond trauma.
- Recovery hinges on regaining autonomy and self-acceptance, linked to perceived well-being.
- Understanding these links is vital for effective rehabilitation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review studies on autonomy, self-acceptance, and well-being in rescued female sex workers.
- To identify factors influencing psychological recovery and effective rehabilitation strategies.
Main Methods
- Systematic review of 23 studies (2,847 participants, 15 countries) from Jan 2010-Dec 2023.
- Searched PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases.
- Used Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for quality appraisal.
Main Results
- Strong positive correlation between autonomy and self-acceptance (r=0.67, p<0.001).
- Both autonomy and self-acceptance positively associated with higher well-being.
- Key recovery factors: duration of exploitation, age at rescue, mental health access, social reintegration opportunities.
Conclusions
- Autonomy and self-acceptance are central to psychological recovery and long-term well-being.
- Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive programs focusing on empowerment, dignity, and agency yield best outcomes.
- Effective rehabilitation requires addressing individual needs and promoting social reintegration.
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