Understanding the beliefs and attitudes towards mental health problems held by Muslim communities and acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a treatment: systematic review and thematic synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Muslims experience the lowest recovery rate from mental health difficulties across all religious groups. The aim of this research is to understand the barriers that prevent Muslims from accessing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the extent to which these may vary across country of residence.

Methods

Systematic review and thematic synthesis for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies published in English and Arabic informed by the SPIDER search tool. Methodological quality and risk of bias of included papers were critically appraised independently according to the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.

Results

A search of seven databases in the Arabic and English language yielded 3836 studies with 210 studies assessed for eligibility. Employing the

SUBMITTER: alHarbi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10667170 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature