Appraisal of published guidelines in European countries addressing the clinical care of childhood sexual abuse: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a global public health problem with potentially severe health and mental health consequences. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) should be familiar with risk factors and potential indicators of CSA, and able to provide appropriate medical management. The WHO issued global guidelines for the clinical care of children with CSA, based on rigorous review of the evidence base. The current systematic review identifies existing CSA guidelines issued by government agencies and academic societies in the European Region and assesses their quality and clarity to illuminate strengths and identify opportunities for improvement.

Methods and analysis

This 10-database systematic review will be conducted according to the Centre for Reviews and Dissem

SUBMITTER: Otterman G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10111900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature