What are the Experiences of and Interventions for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse in South Asia? A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19522203 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shivangi Talwar (0000-0001-9025-2823), Carlos Osorio (0000-0002-5562-3868), Rajesh Sagar (0000-0003-4563-7841), Rebecca Appleton (0000-0003-4097-3512), Jo Billings (0000-0001-5974-1952) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 2957-2971 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Trauma Violence & Abuse (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1524-8380 • E-ISSN: 1552-8324 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/15248380241231603 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 65 |
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) may experience emotional, social, and psychological difficulties, heightened due to the interpersonal nature of harm. Despite the demonstrated effectiveness of trauma-focused treatments in the West, a culturally specific understanding of the needs of and treatments for survivors in South Asia is still in its infancy. The study aimed to systematically review research findings on the mental health impacts of CSA on adult survivors and current treatment approaches and their efficacy and acceptability in South Asia. Seven databases (Scopus, Ovid, CINAHL, ProQuest, EThOS, Google Scholar, and Dogpile) and five peer-reviewed South Asian journals were searched from inception until March 30, 2023. Searches included participants who were adult survivors of CSA of South Asian origin residing in South Asia. Studies on their mental health, different treatments, and the efficacy and acceptability of these treatments were included. Quality assessment tools were used to appraise the quality of included studies. The results were synthesized narratively. A total of 3,362 records were retrieved, and 24 articles were included in the final review. Twenty studies reported mental health impacts of CSA on adult survivors, four studies reported current treatments offered, and two studies were on recovery. However, no study focused on the efficacy or acceptability of the treatments being delivered. Even though the needs of adult CSA survivors in South Asia have been partly identified, there is very little research into the treatments for them
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Acceptability of healthcare interventions
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Rayyan—a web and mobile app for systematic reviews
The PRISMA 2020 statement
An integrative model in trauma treatment
Gender Differences in Childhood Maltreatment
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The treatment needs of victims/survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) from ethnic minority communities
Men survivors’ perspectives on impact of child sexual abuse
Recovery from child sexual abuse (CSA) in India
Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse
Cultural adaptation of treatments
Cultural Barriers to the Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse in Asian Communities
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |