Financial Capability, Quality of Life, and Re-Trafficking Vulnerability Among Women Survivors of Human Trafficking in Central Uganda
A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23312145 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Violet Nkwanzi (0000-0002-4508-8822, East Tennessee State University, corresponding author), David Okech (0000-0002-0078-5093, University of Georgia), Robert M Bulamba (Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO)), Dorah Akello (Empowerment Program), Molly Nantongo (Arizona State University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-12 |
| Publication date | 2026-07-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Trafficking (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2332-2705 • E-ISSN: 2332-2713 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23322705.2026.2707535 |
| OpenAlex | W7170177453 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
Survivors of human trafficking in Uganda often face persistent economic insecurity and ongoing vulnerability that may undermine quality of life (QoL). Using data from a broader cross-sectional study conducted in January 2025, we examined associations between financial capability, re-trafficking vulnerability, and quality of life among 350 women survivors aged 18–35 receiving services at seven rehabilitation sites in Kampala. Multivariable linear regression showed that financial capability was positively associated with quality of life (β = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.15–0.51, p < .001), whereas re-trafficking vulnerability was negatively associated with quality of life (β = −0.86, 95% CI: −1.30 to −0.42, p < .001). The positive association weakened at higher vulnerability levels. Older age predicted lower Quality of life (β = −0.31, p = .014). Married participants had significantly higher Quality of life than unmarried women (β = 4.87, p = .001). Findings have implications for policies and interventions promoting women survivors’ well-being, protection, justice, and reintegration.
Human trafficking · Psychological intervention · Quality (philosophy) · Quality of life (healthcare) · Suicide prevention · Vulnerability (computing) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Rehabilitation · Sex work and related issues
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| Highly cited | No |