Nurses Knowledge and Perceptions of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kivisaari,R.,Kivisaari,F.,& Finkbeiner,F.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore nurses’ knowledge on FGM. The purpose was to provide information on different types-,risks-,effects- and cultural background of FGM. This was intended to provide information,which could be used in educating future nurses and others working with females who have faced- or are at risk of FGM
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: Two main categories were generated from the data found: Information gap/lack of knowledge and post-care. Literature review found out that there is significant gap in nurses knowledge to FGM. Future research suggested on need for further education in university programmes and mapping out nurses current knowledge.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):Finland