Adegoke Adelufosi1, Bassey Edet2, Dachi Arikpo3, Ememobong Aquaisua4, Martin M Meremikwu3,5. 1. Psychiatric Acute Care Unit, Thompson General Hospital, Thompson, MB, Canada. 2. Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. 3. Cochrane Nigeria, Institute of Tropical Diseases Research and Prevention, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. 4. Cross River Health and Demographic Surveillance System, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. 5. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is associated with psychological consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), depression, and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an empirically supported form of psychotherapy, may be an effective treatment for these psychological sequelae of FGM. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of CBT among individuals living with any type of FGM and diagnosed to have PTSD, depression, or anxiety disorders. SEARCH STRATEGIES: CENTRAL, Medline, African Index Medicus, SCOPUS, PILOTS, POPLINE, PsycINFO, WHOLIS, LILACS, ERIC, NYAM Library, CINAHL, Web of Science were searched from inception up to August 10, 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA: Both randomized and nonrandomized studies comparing the efficacy of CBT to other forms of interventions for PTSD, depression, or anxiety disorders in individuals with FGM, were systematically reviewed. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We did not identify any studies with eligible design that addressed the objective of the review. MAIN RESULTS: There are no included studies. CONCLUSION: Future studies need to look beyond establishing the prevalence and correlates of FGM to conducting well-designed, randomized controlled studies or well-designed interventional observational studies for the management of the psychological consequences of women and girls living with FGM. PROSPERO REGISTRATION: CRD42015024458.
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is associated with psychological consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), depression, and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an empirically supported form of psychotherapy, may be an effective treatment for these psychological sequelae of FGM. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of CBT among individuals living with any type of FGM and diagnosed to have PTSD, depression, or anxiety disorders. SEARCH STRATEGIES: CENTRAL, Medline, African Index Medicus, SCOPUS, PILOTS, POPLINE, PsycINFO, WHOLIS, LILACS, ERIC, NYAM Library, CINAHL, Web of Science were searched from inception up to August 10, 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA: Both randomized and nonrandomized studies comparing the efficacy of CBT to other forms of interventions for PTSD, depression, or anxiety disorders in individuals with FGM, were systematically reviewed. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We did not identify any studies with eligible design that addressed the objective of the review. MAIN RESULTS: There are no included studies. CONCLUSION: Future studies need to look beyond establishing the prevalence and correlates of FGM to conducting well-designed, randomized controlled studies or well-designed interventional observational studies for the management of the psychological consequences of women and girls living with FGM. PROSPERO REGISTRATION: CRD42015024458.
Authors: Nele Wulfes; Uwe von Fritschen; Cornelia Strunz; Nadine Kröhl; Roland Scherer; Christoph Kröger Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-04-20 Impact factor: 4.614