Peer-led groups for survivors of sexual abuse and assault: a systematic review.

IF 2.9 4区 医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY
Journal of Mental Health Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2020-06-12 DOI:10.1080/09638237.2020.1770206
Judit Konya, Concetta Perôt, Katherine Pitt, Emma Johnson, Alison Gregory, Emily Brown, Gene Feder, John Campbell
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Abstract

Background: There are current concerns about whether appropriate support is provided for sexual abuse and assault survivors. We reviewed the published evidence for peer-led groups in the care of survivors.Aims: To determine the health and wellbeing outcomes of peer-led, group-based interventions for adult survivors who have experienced sexual abuse and assault and describe the experiences of participants attending these groups.Method: Systematic review. The following databases were searched: Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Sociological Abstracts, IBSS. Papers focusing on adults using any research methodology were included. Quality appraisal was completed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Thematic analysis was undertaken using methods of constant comparison.Results: Initial, and updated searches identified 16,724 potentially eligible articles. Of these, eight were included. Thematic analysis revealed that peer-led group-based interventions have positive impact on participants' psychological, physical and interpersonal well-being. Participation also presents challenges for survivors. However, there is a mutuality and interconnected benefit between the triggering of difficult emotions due to participation and the healing experiences gained.Conclusions: Scientific evidence of peer-led, group-based, approaches for adult survivors of sexual abuse and assault is limited, although generally suggestive of benefits to such individuals.

针对性虐待和性侵犯幸存者的同伴互助小组:系统回顾。
背景:目前,人们对是否为性虐待和性侵犯幸存者提供了适当的支持表示担忧。目的:确定以同伴为主导、以小组为基础的干预措施对经历过性虐待和性侵犯的成年幸存者所产生的健康和幸福结果,并描述参加这些小组的参与者的经历:方法:系统回顾。搜索了以下数据库:Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Sociological Abstracts, IBSS。采用任何研究方法、以成人为研究对象的论文均被收录。采用混合方法评估工具 (MMAT) 完成质量评估。采用不断比较的方法进行专题分析:初步检索和更新检索发现了 16724 篇可能符合条件的文章。其中 8 篇被纳入。主题分析表明,以同伴为主导的小组干预对参与者的心理、生理和人际交往产生了积极影响。参与干预也给幸存者带来了挑战。然而,因参与而引发的困难情绪与获得的治愈体验之间存在着互为因果、相互关联的益处:以同龄人为主导、以小组为基础、针对性虐待和性侵犯成年幸存者的方法的科学证据有限,但总体上表明对这些人有益。
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Journal of Mental Health
Journal of Mental Health PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-
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117
期刊介绍: The Journal of Mental Health is an international forum for the latest research in the mental health field. Reaching over 65 countries, the journal reports on the best in evidence-based practice around the world and provides a channel of communication between the many disciplines involved in mental health research and practice. The journal encourages multi-disciplinary research and welcomes contributions that have involved the users of mental health services. The international editorial team are committed to seeking out excellent work from a range of sources and theoretical perspectives. The journal not only reflects current good practice but also aims to influence policy by reporting on innovations that challenge traditional ways of working.
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