Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), along with sexual health and behaviour, have received little attention in schizophrenia patients.

Aims

To systematically review and meta-analytically characterise the prevalence of STIs and sexual risk behaviours among schizophrenia patients.

Method

Web of Science, PubMed, BIOSIS, KCI-Korean Journal Database, MEDLINE, Russian Science Citation Index, SciELO and Cochrane Central Register were systematically searched from inception to 6 July 2023. Studies reporting on the prevalence or odds ratio of any STI or any outcome related to sexual risk behaviours among schizophrenia samples were included. PRISMA/MOOSE-compliant (CRD42023443602) random-effects meta-analyses were used for the selected outcomes. Q-statistics, I<

SUBMITTER: Aymerich C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11094452 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature