Pediatrics. 2015 Mar;135(3):566-74. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-4138.
Child sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) are major public health problems in the United States and throughout the world. Despite large numbers of American and foreign youth affected and a plethora of serious physical and mental health problems associated with CSEC, there is limited information available to pediatricians regarding the nature and scope of human trafficking and how pediatricians and other health care providers may help protect children. Knowledge of risk factors, recruitment practices, possible indicators of CSEC, and common medical and behavioral health problems experienced by victims will help pediatricians recognize potential victims and respond appropriately. As health care providers, educators, and leaders in child advocacy, pediatricians play an essential role in addressing the public health issues faced by child victims of CSEC. Their roles can include working to increase recognition of CSEC, providing direct care and anticipatory guidance related to CSEC, engaging in collaborative efforts with medical and nonmedical colleagues to provide for the complex needs of youth, and educating child-serving professionals and the public.
儿童性交易和商业性剥削儿童（CSEC）是美国和全球的主要公共卫生问题。尽管有大量的美国和外国青年受到影响，并且与 CSEC 相关的身心健康问题很多，但儿科医生对于人口贩运的性质和范围以及儿科医生和其他医疗保健提供者如何帮助保护儿童的了解有限。了解风险因素、招募做法、CSEC 的可能指标以及受害者常见的医疗和行为健康问题，将有助于儿科医生识别潜在的受害者并做出适当的反应。作为医疗保健提供者、教育者和儿童权益倡导者，儿科医生在解决 CSEC 受害儿童面临的公共卫生问题方面发挥着至关重要的作用。他们的角色可以包括努力提高对 CSEC 的认识，提供与 CSEC 相关的直接护理和预期指导，与医学和非医学同事合作，为青少年的复杂需求提供服务，以及教育儿童服务专业人员和公众。
