Health care providers' responses to sexually abused children and adolescents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual abuse of children and adolescents is a significant health concern worldwide. Appropriate and timely health services for victims can prevent severe and long-term consequences. This study identified and categorized diagnostic and treatment services needed for sexually abused children and adolescents.

Methods

Several databases, including MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Google Scholar, were searched to retrieve studies on the topic and clinical guidelines in English covering the literature from 2010 to 2020 using search terms. Primary studies and guidelines were reviewed to identify treatment strategies and medical interventions related to sexually abused children and adolescents.

Results

Twenty-one studies and guidelines w

SUBMITTER: Rahnavardi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8981665 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature