Olukayode Abayomi1, Moriam T Chibuzor2, Babasola O Okusanya3, Ekpereonne Esu4, Edward Odey5, Martin M Meremikwu2,6. 1. Department of Mental health, Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria. 2. Cochrane Nigeria, Institute of Tropical Diseases Research and Prevention Calabar, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. 3. Experimental and Maternal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria. 4. Department of Public Health, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. 5. Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. 6. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Supportive psychotherapy, in individual or group settings, may help improve surgical outcomes for women and girls living with female genital mutilation (FGM). OBJECTIVES: To assess whether supportive psychotherapy given alongside surgical procedures to correct complications of FGM improves clinical outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched major databases including CENTRAL, Medline, African Index Medicus, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, and others. There were no language restrictions. We checked the reference lists of retrieved studies for additional reports of relevant studies. SELECTION CRITERIA: We included studies of girls and women living with any type of FGM who received supportive psychotherapy or client education sessions alongside any surgical procedure to correct health complications from FGM. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two team members independently screened studies for eligibility. MAIN RESULTS: There were no eligible studies identified. CONCLUSIONS: There is no direct evidence for the benefits or harms of supportive psychotherapy alongside surgical procedures for women and girls living with FGM. Research evidence is urgently needed to guide clinical practice. PROSPERO REGISTRATION: 42015024639.
BACKGROUND: Supportive psychotherapy, in individual or group settings, may help improve surgical outcomes for women and girls living with female genital mutilation (FGM). OBJECTIVES: To assess whether supportive psychotherapy given alongside surgical procedures to correct complications of FGM improves clinical outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched major databases including CENTRAL, Medline, African Index Medicus, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, and others. There were no language restrictions. We checked the reference lists of retrieved studies for additional reports of relevant studies. SELECTION CRITERIA: We included studies of girls and women living with any type of FGM who received supportive psychotherapy or client education sessions alongside any surgical procedure to correct health complications from FGM. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two team members independently screened studies for eligibility. MAIN RESULTS: There were no eligible studies identified. CONCLUSIONS: There is no direct evidence for the benefits or harms of supportive psychotherapy alongside surgical procedures for women and girls living with FGM. Research evidence is urgently needed to guide clinical practice. PROSPERO REGISTRATION: 42015024639.
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