Post-traumatic stress disorder psychological interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results in considerable morbidity and higher risk of mortality. However, little is being done to treat PTSD in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) settings where rates of PTSD are likely to be elevated due to mass exposure of the population to traumatic events. This systematic review aims to summarise available evidence on the efficacy of psychological therapies for PTSD in SSA.

Methods and analysis

A systematic search of the literature will be conducted in four electronic databases: PubMed, PsychInfo, EMBASE and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials using keywords and synonyms related to 'PTSD', 'psychological therapies' and 'SSA'. Studies will be included if they were conducted in SSA and used a randomised controlled trial

SUBMITTER: Ntlantsana V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8867375 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature