Female genital cutting (2009)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Liette Perron,Vyta Senikas,Margaret Burnett,Victoria Davis
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To strengthen the national framework for care of adolescents and women affected by female genital cutting (FGC) in Canada by providing health care professionals with: (1) information intended to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the practice; (2) directions with regard to the legal issues related to the practice; (3) clinical guidelines for the management of obstetric and gynaecological care,including FGC related complications; and (4) guidance on the provision of culturally competent care to adolescents and women with FGC.
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that effective communication wass considered paramount in the provision of culturally competent care to women with FGM/C and their families. Not only would it ensure that women have access to the information needed to make an informed choice about their health and the care they need,but it will also enhance their care experience and may positively influence their “perceptions of themselves,their bodies and their decision to seek future health care. The health care professional in interaction with a woman with FGM/C should determine how the woman refers to the practice and then,use the woman’s choice of terminology throughout care
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):Canada