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

This review emphasizes the urgent need for trauma-informed mental health services that are culturally relevant and responsive to the experiences of Black women affected by trauma related to sexual health. Across various studies, consistent themes of systemic inequities, stigma, and a lack of culturally affirming care emerged as impacting the treatment of Black women. Trauma informed care provides a useful framework for addressing trauma however as our review suggests it is underutilized in practice.