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SynthesisInternational urogynecology journal2023

Systematic review exploring the relationship between sexual abuse and lower urinary tract symptoms.

Caroline Selai, Michael S Elmalem, Emmanuel Chartier-Kastler, Natalia Sassoon, Sam Hewitt, Maria Francisca Rocha, Larisa Klitsinari, Jalesh N Panicker

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Synthesis in International urogynecology journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Caroline SelaiUCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK. c.selai@ucl.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0002-9698-3405
Michael S ElmalemUCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6191-9809
Emmanuel Chartier-KastlerDepartment of Urology, Academic Hospital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Medical School, Sorbonne University, AP-HP, 47-83, Bd de l'Hôpital, 75651, Paris cedex 13, France.
Natalia SassoonUCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.
Sam HewittUCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.
Maria Francisca RochaUCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.
Larisa KlitsinariUCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.
Jalesh N PanickerDepartment of Uro-Neurology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK.
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery · GBNIHR Queen Square Dementia Biomedical Research Unit · GBSorbonne Université · FR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisPatients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) may report a history of sexual abuse (SA), and survivors of SA may report LUTS; however, the nature of the relationship is poorly understood. The aim of this review is to systematically evaluate studies that explore LUT dysfunction in survivors of SA.

methodsA systematic literature search of six databases, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, and PsycINFO, was performed. The last search date was June 2021 (PROSPERO CRD42019122080). Studies reporting the prevalence and symptoms of LUTS in patients who have experienced SA were included. The literature was appraised according to the PRISMA statement. The quality of the studies was assessed.

resultsOut of 272 papers retrieved, 18 publications met the inclusion criteria: studies exploring LUTS in SA survivors (n=2), SA in patients attending clinics for their LUTs (n=8), and cross-sectional studies (n=8). SA prevalence ranged between 1.3% and 49.6%. A history of SA was associated with psychosocial stressors, depression, and anxiety. LUTS included urinary storage symptoms, voiding difficulties, voluntary holding of urine and urinary tract infections. Most studies were of moderate quality. Assessment of SA and LUTS lacked standardisation.

conclusionsThe review highlights the need for a holistic assessment of patients presenting with LUTS. Although most of the studies were rated as being of 'moderate' quality, the evidence suggests the need to provide a "safe space" in clinic for patients to share sensitive information about trauma. Any such disclosure should be followed up with further assessment.

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Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsAnxietyAnxiety DisordersCross-Sectional StudiesHumansUrinationChildhood sexual abuseChildhood traumaLower urinary tract symptomsPost-traumatic stress disorderTrauma

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PMID35751671
PMCPMC9947020
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