EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN IKWERRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE (2021)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Gorah,K. Y.,Sindama,H.,& Obinna,G. B FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. Objective: The study was carried out to help find out the evaluation of health problems associated with female genital mutilation in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State Study Population: The population for this study comprised the whole females associated with female genital mutilation in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State who are about One Thousand Three Hundred (1,300) population of females and only Three hundred (300) volunteers were used. Findings: The health problems associated with female genital mutilation were severe pain due to the operation (271,93.13%). The reasons why female genital mutilation is performed where girls are generally subjected to powerful social pressure from their peers and family to undergo the procedure (233,80.07%). The impacts of female genital mutilation on females were survivals of female genital mutilation felt they are different from women who have not had female genital mutilation (242,83.16%). It was recommended among others,due to powerful social pressure from peers and family to undergo the procedure of genital mutilation,public health educators should note this and organize health talks and films for the evaluation of the people of the area of the dangers of this dangerous practice. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

September 8, 2023

Evaluation of Psychological and Sexual Effects of Female Genital Mutilation (Circumcision (2019)

This study is a Comparative research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Obaid,Z. M.,Amer,A. W. A.,El Mahdy,M. A. F.,& Mohammed,A. E. B. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Sexual and psychological effects of FGM. Objective: The aim of the present work is to evaluate sexual and psychological effects of female genital mutilatio Study Population: a total of 200 women: 100 sexually active who were subjected to FGM/C while,100 sexually active weren’t subjected to FGM/C. All women were married and below the age of 50 and were collected from the outpatient clinics of Damietta Findings: The study used different questionnaires and scores to compare the sexual satisfaction and psychological effects of the females in the study. For assessment of sexual satisfaction,Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire translated into Arabic was used and showed no significant difference between the two groups except for only a single domain” lubrication” Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source

Evidence based advocacy for ending FGM/C in Sudan (2013)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bedri Nafisa FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To reflect on some of the lessons learnt from Sudan on how advocacy efforts in Sudan by different players have made use of existing statistics to examine differentials and trends in prevalence,and highlighting patterns within the data that can strategically recommend policy and laws pertaining to FGM/C at different levels Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The study concluded that FGM/C was no longer a cultural practice alone,removed from the scrutiny of international attention and human rights concerns. Rather,it has become a phenomenon that cannot be independently evaluated without looking at the social and economic injustice surrounding women and girls. Any approach that aims to end FGM/C must incorporate a holistic strategy that addresses the multitude of factors that perpetuate it. Evidence based planning for the national campaign is essential and pertinent to ensure the continuation of the decrease in prevalence and support by key stakeholders in the community Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Sudan Source

Evidence to inform education,training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: A review of global experience (2015)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dawson,Angela,Sabera Turkmani,Shairon Fray,Susie Nanayakkara,Nesrin Varol,and Caroline Homer. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: N/A. Objective: To identify how midwives in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and high income countries (HIC) care for women with female genital mutilation (FGM),their perceived challenges and what professional development and workplace strategies might better support midwives to provide appropriate quality care. Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: 10 papers were included in the review,two from LMIC and eight from HIC. A lack of technical knowledge and limited cultural competency was identified,as well as socio-cultural challenges in the abandonment process of the practice,particularly in LMIC settings. Training in the area of FGM was limited. One study reported the outcomes of an education initiative that was found to be beneficial Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Evidence-based policy responses to strengthen health,community and legislative systems that care for women in Australia with female genital mutilation /cutting (2017)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Varol,N.,Hall,J. J.,Black,K.,Turkmani,S.,& Dawson,A. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The article reviewed the literature on research on FGM/C in Australia,which focuses on health system response to women and girls with FGM/C. Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: Australian midwives and physicians acknowledged a dearth of understanding regarding FGM/C,clinical guidelines,and the repercussions for maternity care. In an Australian urban hospital with specialized FGM/C care,women with FGM/C had similar obstetric outcomes as women without FGM/C,highlighting the significance of holistic FGM/C clinics. As well as educating communities that practice FGM/C and professionals concerned in the care and protection of children,a greater emphasis on the integration of refugee and migrant populations into their new cultures may be a crucial step towards eradicating this practice. Through a man-to-man strategy with programs focusing on men’s health and other personal issues,education,and communication,men could be effective champions for safeguarding women and girls from abuse and FGM/C. The Australian government has prioritized gender-based violence and is undertaking a national plan to eliminate violence against women and their children from 2010 to 2022. This taskforce might build a multidisciplinary network of experts on FGM/C to develop well-defined and speedy referral pathways to care for and safeguard these children,as well as to coordinate education and preventive efforts to assist communities in abandoning this destructive practice. Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia Source

Evidence-based policy responses to strengthen health,community and legislative systems that care for women in Australia with female genital mutilation/cutting. (2017)

This study is a Systematic Review regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Varol,N.,Hall,J. J.,Black,K.,Turkmani,S.,& Dawson,A. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To review the literature on research onFGM/C in Australia,which focuses on health system response to women and girls with FGM/C Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: Countries of migration can be part of the solution for abandonment of FGM/C through communityinterventions and implementation of national and coordinated training in FGM/C of experts involved in the care andprotection of children and women. The global focus on collaboration on research,training and prevention programsshould be fostered between countries of FGM/C prevalence and migration Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia Source

Excision of an epidermal inclusion cyst: Correction of a long-term complication of female genital circumcision (2016)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Erica C. Dun, Christina Ackerman, Abigail Cutler, Nisha A. Lakhi FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Gynaecological. Objective: To report a case of a woman who presented with 8-year history of a slowly enlarging periclitoral mass Study Population: A 30-year-old woman,gravida 4,para 1,presented with an 8-year history of a slowly enlarging periclitoral mass Findings: The patient had undergone female genital circumcision at the age of 5 years. Surgical technique of excising the 8-cm epidermal inclusion cyst was used. Using this technique,the entire cyst was resected intact,excess vulvar skin removed,and defect repaired. Postoperatively,she had minimal pain,no dyspareunia,and good cosmesis. Restoration of anatomy for this late complication of female genital circumcision was achievable with knowledge of anatomy,adherence to basic surgical principles that included tension-free closure,and close postoperative follow up Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Expectations and experience of labial reduction: a qualitative study (2007)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding IV FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): R Bramwell,C Morland,and AS Garden FGM/C Type(s): IV Health area of focus: Sexual. Objective: To understand women’s reasons for undergoing labial reduction surgery,their expectations and experiences Study Population: Women who had experienced surgery for labial reduction Findings: The women had seen their presurgery genital appearance as ‘defective’ and sought a ‘normal’ genital appearance. They thought that their presurgery genital appearance impacted on their sex lives,but their expectations of the effects of surgery on their sex lives were not all fulfilled. Information about labial surgery came from both the popular media and the health services. An emphasis on,for example,physical discomfort rather than appearance may have been used to legitimise a request for surgery. The process of accessing surgery had exposed them to potentially conflicting messages about their genital appearance. The study concluded that women presenting for labial reduction may have unrealistic expectations of surgery,but their perceptions and expectations are long-standing and seem to be based on strong cultural norms. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

Experience of Female Genital Cutting and Sexual Satisfaction Among Rural Married Women in El Beheria Governorate (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Abd Elwahed,A. Y.,Ali,W. K.,& Ghattas,V. N. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: Assess the experiences of Female Genital Cutting and its relation to sexual satisfaction among rural women in El Beheria Governorate Study Population: Mrried women Findings: Findings of the present study revealed that the majority (90.0%) of the women had undergone FGC. Moreover,less than two thirds (63.0%) of the women had positive attitude toward combating FGC. Additionally,around one tenth 9.8% of the women suffered from low sexual satisfaction compared to 18.4% of them who had high satisfaction. Moreover,significant correlations were found between women’s experience of FGC and their attitude toward it as well as with their sexual satisfaction. The study concluded that FGC is highly prevalent practices among rural women. There are a significant association between women’s experience of FCG and their attitude towards it as well as with the women’s sexual satisfaction. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source

Experiences from pregnancy and childbirth related to female genital mutilation among Eritrean immigrant women in Sweden (2008)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Lundberg P, Gerezgiher A FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Obstetric. Objective: To explore Eritrean immigrant women’s experiences of female genital mutilation (FGM) during pregnancy,childbirth and the postpartum period. Study Population: Women Findings: The study found that the Eritrean women had experiences of FGM/C and had suffered from its complications during pregnancy,childbirth and the postpartum period Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):Sweden Source