Background: Despite further recent research into the consequences associated with human sex trafficking, scant
evidence associated with the mental health outcomes among victims of sex trafficking remains, including within Nepal
where trafficking continues to be a growing problem.
Aim: To investigate the prevalence and explanatory factors of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) symptoms among female survivors being housed and supported by two non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
in Nepal.
Methods: A total of 66 female sex trafficking survivors being housed by two NGOs were purposively sampled. Anxiety
and depression symptomatology were measured using the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist–25 instrument and PTSD
symptomatology was measured using the PTSD Checklist–Civilian Version.