Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Innovative Training Approach for Nurse-Midwives in High Prevalent Settings (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kimani,S.,Esho,T.,Kimani,V.,Muniu,S.,Kamau,J.,Kigondu,C.,… Guyo,J.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study aimed to determine the current FGM/C knowledge and effect of training among nurse-midwives using an electronic tool derived from a paper-based quiz on FGM/C among nurse-midwives.
Study Population: Nurse-midwives
Findings: The participants’ awareness of FGM/C-related consequences was proven by the number of nurse-midwives who correctly answered questions about physical impact (69.2 percent),psychological impact (69.2 percent),sexual impact (57.7 percent),and social impact (69.2 percent) (38.5 percent ). In addition,participants were aware of the nurse-midwife’s roles as a counselor (69.2%),an advocate (80.8%),a leader (26.9%),a role model (42.3%),and a caregiver (42.3%). (34.6 percent ). After training,these results improved considerably. Nurse-midwives exhibited significant expertise of FGM/C. However,they demonstrated difficulty in preventing/rejecting the medicalization of FGM/C,and there were knowledge gaps regarding sexual and social complications,as well as the specific roles of NM.) This underscores the need to implement innovative FGM/C training interventions in order to equip health professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond more effectively to its management and prevention.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya