Supportive psychotherapy or client education alongside surgical procedures to correct complications of female genital mutilation: A systematic review
Date
2017
Authors
Abayomi, O
Chibuzor, MT
Okusanya, BO
Esu, E
Odey, E
Meremikwu, MM
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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
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Scholarly articles
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Counselling , Supportive psychotherapy , Female genital mutilation , Education , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Surgery::Obstetrics and women's diseases
Citation
Abayomi O, Chibuzor MT, Okusanya BO, Esu E, Odey E, Meremikwu MM. Supportive psychotherapy or client education alongside surgical procedures to correct complications of female genital mutilation: A systematic review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2017;136 Suppl1:51-55.