Experiences of Girls Who Underwent Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (2021)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Obiora OL,Maree JE,Nkosi-Mafutha NG FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To describe the experiences of girls who have undergone FGM/C,so that efforts toward ending this practice can be scaled up using evidence-based interventions Study Population: genitally mutilated girls,aged between 12 and 19 years Findings: The emerging themes included: it is the right thing to do; the cold circumcision morning; life after FGM/C; FGM/C is ongoing. They experienced fear,uncertainty,pain,and helplessness due to the practice. Conclusion: The FGM/C experiences of these girls could serve as evidence to scale up efforts toward ending FGM/C. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

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Experiences of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Professionals Working with Migrant Women Living with Female Genital Cutting in Western Australia (2020)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): D Ndasi,K Adusei-Asante FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: gynaecological. Objective:  to contribute to the wider body of knowledge regarding healthcare professionals working with women living with FGM/C in Western Australia. Study Population: health care professionals;nurses,midwives and doctors Findings: The difficulties in communication were both verbal and non-verbal,which included the refusal by patients to respond to questions when asked if they lived with FGM/C.The sensitivity is of course related to sexuality; it is related to cultural identity and that whole sensitivity is multiplied by the fact that we are medical professionals from the other culture .women requested re-infibulation after childbirth. Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia Source

Experiences of women that have been exposed to female genital mutilation (2021)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dogland,A. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To examine the experience of women that has been subjected to female genital mutilations Study Population: N/A Findings: FGM is seen as part of a tradition and is seen as a cultural devotion. Many believe that the act of FGM is something that should stop while some believe that it is a good way to be part of a community. FGM is seen as something that help women to control their sexual desire and away to keep girls from have sex before marriage. When moving to other countries were FGM was not a custom some women started to question FGM and some felt more excluded from the new society.Conclusion: FGM is very complex. Looking at FGM we need to look at more than just the act of cutting,we need to look at the deeply rooted tradition and how it holds societies in a firm grip. More efforts needs to be put in place to change the mind of generations of people so that FGM finally will end. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Experiences of young women who underwent female genital mutilation/cutting (2020)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): O Obiora,J Maree,N Nkosi-Mafutha FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: obstretics and gynaecological. Objective: To describe the FGM/C experiences of young women living in Nigeria. Study Population: women who had undergone FGM/C Findings: Half of the participants could not recall their experiences on the day of their circumcision,as they were circumcised at infancy. However,those who were older when circumcised experienced it as a painful,traumatic experience forced upon them. Some of the participants experienced sexual and childbirth problems due to this procedure,and this was of great concern to them. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Exploration of pathways related to the decline in female circumcision in Egypt (2013)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Modrek S,Liu JX FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: Exploration of pathways related to the decline in FGM Study Population: Five waves of the Egypt Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHSs),Using the 2005 and 2008 Egypt Demographic and Health Surveys Findings: Across all communities,socioeconomic status,social media messages,and women’s empowerment all have significant independent effects on the risk of circumcision. However,after accounting for unobserved differences across communities,only mother’s education and household wealth significantly predict circumcision outcomes. Additional analyses of maternal education suggest that increases in women’s education may be causally related to the reduction in FGC prevalence. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source

Exploring barriers to seeking health care among Kenyan Somali women with female genital mutilation: a qualitative study (2020)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): S Kimani FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: gynaecological. Objective: to explore barriers to care seeking among Somali women with complications related to FGM/C in public health facilities in Kenya. Study Population: women aged 15-49 years,their partners,community leaders,and health providers. Findings: Women living with FGM/C were reported to experience complications related to the cutting that required medical interventions. However,most of them were noted to present to the health facility when it was rather late,while some did not seek care at all resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Participants identified nine key barriers (sub-themes) to seeking health care for FGM/Crelated complications Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):kenya Source

Exploring Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Among Healthcare Providers in New York City (2021)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Min M,Wong T and Akinsulure-Smith AM FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This study explored U.S. healthcare providers’ beliefs and attitudes regarding FGC. Study Population: Health professionals who had provided services to FGC-experienced women in New York City were interviewed Findings: Results indicated that,although a majority of respondents emphasized maintaining a nonjudgmental and open-minded attitude toward clients’ experiences,some only focused on the negative aspects of FGC. Also,multifaceted efforts by providers to understand the cultural meanings of FGC and resolve their own cultural dissonance were identified. The implications for practice were discussed. Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):United States Source

EXPLORING CHANGES IN FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION/CUTTING: SHIFTING NORMS AND PRACTICES AMONG COMMUNITIES IN FAFAN AND WEST ARSI ZONES,ETHIOPIA (2020)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): G Mehari,A Molla,A Mamo,D Matanda FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: to explore changes in social norms and practises associated with FGM/C in two “hot spot” regions: Somali—a region with the highest FGM/C prevalence; and Oromia—the largest region in the country with a history of practising FGM/C. Study Population: men,women,girls,village elders,religious leaders,government officials,teachers,healthcare workers Findings: West Arsi embraced an increasing awareness of and community participation in enacting bylaws and enforcing the anti-FGM/C law. Community values and norms related to marriageability,purity,respect,and other perceived advantages of FGM/C were challenged. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source

Exploring community and professional priorities for research and resource development for supporting women and communities in the UK affected by female genital mutilation: report from a PPI projec (2018)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dixon,S.,Hinton,L. & Locock,L. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The aim of the report was to understand community and health professional priorities for research into caring for people affected by FGM. Study Population: Women from communities affected by FGM in Oxford and London,health and education professionals working with these communities. Findings: For services to be accessible,women must have confidence in the providers. Community members and experts voiced concern that mandated reporting and recording for the “improved FGM dataset” could have a negative influence on the trust required for engagement on sensitive topics such as FGM. A considerable need has been highlighted to assess the impact of new UK legislation on FGM-affected populations and primary health care providers. Understanding what makes health consultations “safe” settings where support can be provided to women and families suffering with the impacts of FGM and work with them to protect daughters is necessary. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

Exploring Female Genital Cutting Among Survivors of Torture (2017)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Akinsulure-Smith,A. M.,& Chu,T. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The study aimed to examine the prevalence and impact of the practice of FGM among documented survivors of torture Study Population: African-born women Findings: Results indicate few demographic differences between those who experienced FGC and those who had not,though a larger proportion of the FGC group were West African and identified as Muslim. Many with FGC were in the process of applying for asylum,reported sexual and psychological torture,and cited gender as a basis for their persecution. The FGC group evidenced unique correlates related to immigration status and psychological and sexual torture experiences that the non-FGC group did not. Findings indicate that female survivors of torture with FGC represent a distinct group with specific mental health needs. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa,Middle Africa Country(ies):Guinea,Cameroon,Sierra Leone,Democratic Republic of Congo,Côte d’Ivoire,Burkina Faso,Congo,Liberia,Mauritania Source