Living with mutilation: A qualitative study on the consequences of female genital mutilation in women’s health and the healthcare system in Spain (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding I,II FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Pastor-Bravo,M. del M.,Almansa-Martínez,P.,& Jiménez-Ruiz,I.
FGM/C Type(s): I,II
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study aimed to discover the repercussions of female genital mutilation on the health of sub-Saharan women residing in Spain,as well as the healthcare received.
Study Population: sub-Saharan women
Findings: Women experience physical,psychological,obstetric,and sexual health issues as a result of female genital mutilation,and despite a favorable perception of the healthcare received during pregnancy and delivery,healthcare professionals were perceived as lacking in their provision of health education,detection,and treatment of female genital mutilation. The healthcare policy must address the inadequacies in providing adequate care to immigrant women who have undergone female genital mutilation by implementing the necessary resources and training for professionals to effectively meet the specific healthcare needs of this population and prevent the perpetuation of this cruel practice.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Spain