A qualitative study exploring how Somali women exposed to female genital mutilation experience and perceive antenatal and intrapartum care in England. (2016)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Jordan M Moxey,Laura L Jones
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore how Somali women exposed to female genital mutilation experience and perceive antenatal and intrapartum care in England
Study Population: Women
Findings: Female genital mutilation had a significant physical and psychological impact,influencing decisions to undergo deinfibulation or caesarean section. Women delayed deinfibulation until labour to avoid undergoing multiple operations if an episiotomy was anticipated.: Awareness of female genital mutilation from midwives led to open communication and stronger relationships with women,resulting in more positive experiences.Good language skills and social support networks enabled women to access these services,while unfavourable social factors (eg,inability to drive) impeded.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom