Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents and Young Adults With Psychotic Disorders: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and hypothesis

The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young people with psychosis has been largely overlooked. We hypothesised that there are key deficiencies in the existing literature on the SRH of adolescents and young adults with psychotic disorders.

Study design

We conducted a systematic scoping review using Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. We included empirical studies and case reports focused on SRH issues in young people (aged 14-24 years) with psychotic disorders. A qualitative synthesis was completed. Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools were utilized to assess study quality.

Study results

Seventeen empirical studies and 52 case reports met inclusion criteria. Most focused on sexual dysfunction which was ident

SUBMITTER: Vickers ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9810019 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature