Healthcare for Women and Girls Who Have Been Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) (2020)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): S Akhavan
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: obstretics,gynaecological,plastic surgery and psychosexual consulting.
Objective: to survey the number of women and girls who were exposed to FGM/C and sought care during 2012 – 2018 and also what type of care measure they have been offered.
Study Population: women and girls who have been subjected to FGM/C.
Findings: The care offered in Sweden today varies can be categorized as obstetric care,gynecological care,consulting,vulva plastic surgery,and other vulva or perineum reconstruction. The results showed that there were about 5,000 women and girls diagnosed with FGM/C who have sought care between 2012 and 2018. They mostly sought care and offered care in connection to pregnancy and childbirth. The number of girls and women who have been exposed to FGM/C and sought care and received a diagnosis is lower among girls under 18 and women over 40
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):Sweden