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Breaking the Silence: A Scoping Literature Review on Trauma-Informed Care for Black Women Navigating Sexual Health-Related Trauma

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  • Ayanna Troutman

    (Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA)

  • Funlola Are

    (Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA)

  • Ashley Okoye

    (Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA)

  • Sarah Chiang

    (Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA)

  • Destiny Craig

    (Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA)

  • Anthony Akande

    (Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA)

  • Irene Stafford

    (Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA)

Abstract

Black women disproportionately experience sexual health-related trauma, yet their mental health needs are often inadequately addressed due to systemic barriers and stigma. This literature review examines trauma-informed care (TIC) frameworks tailored to Black women, emphasizing culturally responsive practices in addressing sexual health-related trauma. By synthesizing findings from existing research, including the importance of intersectionality, culturally specific interventions, and community-centered approaches, this review highlights effective strategies for mental health providers. The review concludes with implications for enhancing TIC training and implementation in clinical settings which contributes to the advancement of equitable mental health services for Black women.

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  • Ayanna Troutman & Funlola Are & Ashley Okoye & Sarah Chiang & Destiny Craig & Anthony Akande & Irene Stafford, 2025. "Breaking the Silence: A Scoping Literature Review on Trauma-Informed Care for Black Women Navigating Sexual Health-Related Trauma," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(10), pages 1-16, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:10:p:1484-:d:1758303
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    1. Hsiao-Ying Chang & Vanessa Johnson & Liza Marie Conyers, 2023. "Exploring the Impact of an Integrated Trauma-Informed HIV and Vocational Intervention for Black/African American Women Living with HIV," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(17), pages 1-25, August.
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