Health sector involvement in the management of female genital mutilation/cutting in 30 countries (2018)
This study is a Cross-sectional research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Johansen,R. E. B.,Ziyada,M. M.,Shell-Duncan,B.,Adriana Marcusàn Kaplan,A. M.,& Leye,E.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study aimed at presenting an overview of the current status of the involvement of the health sector in national plans on FGM/C in 30 countries
Study Population: Relied on countries
Findings: The level of the health sectors’ involvement varied considerably across and within countries. Systematic training of healthcare providers (HCP) was more prevalent in countries of origin,whereas involvement of HCP in the prevention of FGM/C was more prevalent in countries of migration. Most countries reported to forbid HCP from conducting FGM/C on both minors and adults,but not consistently forbidding re-infibulation. Availability of healthcare services for girls and women with FGM/C related complications also varied between countries dependent on the type of services. Deinfibulation was available in almost all countries,while clitoral reconstruction and psychological and sexual counselling were available predominantly in countries of migration and then in less than half the countries. Finally,systematic recording of FGM/C in medical records was completely lacking in countries of origin and very limited in countries of migration. Substantial progress has been made in the involvement of the health sector in both the treatment and
prevention of FGM/C. Still,there are several areas in need for improvement,particularly monitoring and evaluation.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified