Psychosocial needs of female self-immolation survivors: a systematic review and meta synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-immolation is a traumatic method of self-harm, involving the intentional act of ending one's life. Due to advancements in medical care, there has been an increase in the number of survivors of severe burn injuries, including self-immolation. These survivors encounter various needs throughout their hospitalization and following discharge. This study aimed to investigate the psychosocial needs of female survivors of self-immolation in Middle Eastern countries.

Methods

Articles were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science (ISI), Cochrane Library, and the Persian SID database without time limits until March 2025. Inclusion criteria consisted of qualitative studies focusing on the psychosocial needs of women and girls' survivors of self-immolation during hos

SUBMITTER: Yas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584282 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature