Degree Name

MA (Master of Arts)

Program

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Date of Award

5-2024

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Chris Rush

Committee Members

Nicole Prior, Dustin Osborne

Abstract

This study aims to explore nursing students' knowledge and perceptions of identifying and treating victims of sexual assault and sex trafficking. Survey data was collected from second to fifth semester nursing students in Eastern Tennessee. The study aims to identify students' perceptions of medical personnel's ability to identify and treat sexual assault and sex trafficking victims, examine whether adherence to myths affects knowledge and confidence levels, determine students' confidence in identifying and treating victims, and evaluate whether demographic characteristics affect identification and treatment. Results will help improve our approach towards these issues.

Document Type

Thesis - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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