Global perspective of psychosocial care of patients with differences of sex development from low-income countries.
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| Title: | Global perspective of psychosocial care of patients with differences of sex development from low-income countries. |
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| Authors: | Utari, Agustini, Silberkasten, Marcelo, Musa, Salwa, Hassan, Samar, Sharma, Rajni, Bramer, Wichor, van der Zwan, Yvonne G., Drop, Stenvert L. S. |
| Source: | Journal of Reproductive & Infant Psychology. Mar2025, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p366-384. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Sex differentiation disorders, Middle-income countries, Gender role, Psychiatric treatment, Gender identity, Human sexuality, Sexual excitement, Parent attitudes, Sex customs, Gender affirmation surgery, Human reproductive technology, Gender dysphoria, Quality of life, Low-income countries, Social stigma |
| Abstract: | Objective: Management of Differences of Sex Development (DSD) is complex and in resource limited settings the psychosexual and psychosocial aspects of DSD care have received limited attention. This review aims to explore recent literature on psychosocial care of DSD in low and upper middle-income countries (L/UMIC). Materials and methods: Scientific databases were searched and papers on management of DSD were reviewed according to predefined inclusion criteria. Results: Papers published between January 2010 and July 2024 were screened for eligibility. Seventy studies specifically focusing on psychosexual and psychosocial aspects were identified. In these papers, the following aspects were studied in detail: gender identity, sexual behaviour, quality of life, perception of parents and society, communication and family counselling and socio-cultural and religious aspects. Conclusions: The geographical distribution and volume of studies on the psychosexual and psychosocial aspects of DSD in L/UMIC are mostly originating from East-and South-Asia and South & Central America. The findings underscore the need for integrated and culturally sensitive interventions to support the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families affected by DSD within resource-limited contexts. We highly recommend providing specific guidelines recognising the socio-cultural milieu and resource restricted settings. International collaboration providing education and training should be encouraged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Management of Differences of Sex Development (DSD) is complex and in resource limited settings the psychosexual and psychosocial aspects of DSD care have received limited attention. This review aims to explore recent literature on psychosocial care of DSD in low and upper middle-income countries (L/UMIC). Materials and methods: Scientific databases were searched and papers on management of DSD were reviewed according to predefined inclusion criteria. Results: Papers published between January 2010 and July 2024 were screened for eligibility. Seventy studies specifically focusing on psychosexual and psychosocial aspects were identified. In these papers, the following aspects were studied in detail: gender identity, sexual behaviour, quality of life, perception of parents and society, communication and family counselling and socio-cultural and religious aspects. Conclusions: The geographical distribution and volume of studies on the psychosexual and psychosocial aspects of DSD in L/UMIC are mostly originating from East-and South-Asia and South & Central America. The findings underscore the need for integrated and culturally sensitive interventions to support the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families affected by DSD within resource-limited contexts. We highly recommend providing specific guidelines recognising the socio-cultural milieu and resource restricted settings. International collaboration providing education and training should be encouraged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02646838 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02646838.2024.2439926 |
