Beyond illegality: Primary healthcare providers’ perspectives on elimination of female genital mutilation/cutting (2021)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Olayide Ogunsiji RN
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To report primary healthcare providers’ perspectives on elimination of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Study Population: Australian primary healthcare provider
Findings: Understanding Australian laws against FGM/C” identified participants’ knowledge that FGM/C is illegal in Australia and that mandatory reporting applies if a child is or at risk of being taken oversees for the procedure. Through “Perspectives on culturally sensitive education,” the participants argued that education is the key to questioning the practice of FGM/C. “Exploring public awareness-raising activities in Australia” described the need for collective action germane to FGM/C eradication. Conclusions
This study emphasised that laws and legislation prohibiting FGM/C need to be complemented with culturally sensitive education and public awareness-raising activities,to produce optimal outcome for the elimination of FGM/C in Australia.
Relevance to clinical practice
Voices of these healthcare providers are crucial for FGM/C to be eradicated. Listening and acting on these voices are important in achieving the global sustainable development goal of eradicating FGM/C.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Australia and New Zealand
Country(ies):Australia