The Treatment Needs and Experiences of Pedohebephiles: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: People with a sexual interest in children face significant barriers to seeking and receiving mental health treatment. This review aims to bridge the gap between the treatment needs and experiences of pedohebephiles, and the services aiming to support them. Reviewers screened 1705 database hits and extracted findings from 22 qualitative, 15 quantitative, and 3 mixed-method studies on the treatment needs and experiences of pedohebephiles. Research suggests that this population experiences significant levels of distress, depression, and anxiety related to their sexual interest. Many individuals belonging to this population would seek (median = 42.3%), or have sought (median = 46.5%), treatment to cope with their sexual interest or with potential related mental health repercussions. Their expe

SUBMITTER: Chronos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11390808 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature