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Autonomy and Self-acceptance Among Rescued Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Review on Perceived Well-being.

Prakhar Bajpai¹, Shivali Sharma¹, Krishan Kumar Sony²

¹AIBAS, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Summary

Restoring autonomy and self-acceptance are crucial for rescued female sex workers

Keywords:

Autonomy self-acceptance sex workers systematic review trafficking survivors well-being

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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.