Female Genital Mutilation significantly reduces sexual quality of life,study finds (2012)

This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Researchers at King’s College London FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To look at the impact of FGM on the sexual quality of life of women who have undergone this procedure and compares them to a similar group of women who have not undergone FGM. Study Population: Women aged 16 or older Findings: Overall the study found that women who have undergone FGM have a significantly lower overall SQOL-F score. Using the self reported questionnaire,with the highest score being 100,women who had undergone FGM rated their sexual quality of life on average 26.4 points lower than women who had not undergone FGM.The researchers also conducted further analysis by dividing the total number of women into those who were sexually active and those who were not sexually active. They found that in sexually active women FGM type III is associated with the lowest sexual quality of life scores. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

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Female genital mutilation with coexisting pregnancy: case report (2005)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding IV FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): OE Jagun,OAO Oloyede and AO Sule-Odu FGM/C Type(s): IV Health area of focus: Gynaecological,Obstretic. Objective: To review the rare occurrence of severe gynaetresia with coexisting pregnancy,and also to discuss the need for an abdominal delivery at term.  Study Population: a 22-year-old woman who presented with the type IV FGM secondary to the application of caustic substance into the vaginal to achieve abortion Findings: A 22-year-old woman who presented with the type IV FGM secondary to the application of caustic substance into the vaginal to achieve abortion. Following a failed attempt,she carried pregnancy to term and was delivered by caesarean section. This reports a rare occurrence of severe gynaetresia with coexisting pregnancy,and highlights the need for an abdominal delivery at term. The report notes the need for a sustained public health education and enlightment to stem the tide of practice and to safeguard the health of women. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Female Genital Mutilation,Cutting,or Circumcision (2013)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Johanne Sundby, Birgitta Essén,and R. Elise B. Johansen  FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: N/A. Objective: To present a review of strategies and attitude change on FGM Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The issue of harm reduction is indeed controversial,as the bottom line message is to end the practice altogether. If one thinks that taking one step at a time and involving professionals in the procedure will eventually eliminate the practice,it may violate the very reason for medical people to practice “do no harm.” This is an issue that should be transparent and heavily debated everywhere. To perform FGM for “harm reduction” may as well turn into yet another profit operation for some health workers,because consumers ask for it. To have solid evidence on the damage done to women is therefore important Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female Genital Mutilation. (2019)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): World Health Organization FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: obstretics. Objective: to put measures/interventions in place to ensure total abandonment of FGM globally. Study Population: young girls and women Findings: if practicing communities themselves decide to abandon FGM,the practice can be eliminated very rapidly. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female genital mutilation/circumcision: culture and sexual health in Igbo women in Dallas-Fort Worth,Texas (2015)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Ukoha Dorothy Ebere FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of FGM/C among the Igbo women in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area in Texas and (b) to understand the factors that support the continuation of the practice and the effects on women’s sexual health Study Population: Women Findings: Results of the study demonstrated a decreasing prevalence of FGM from maternal incidence (46%),to second generation incidence (31.3%),and future intention for FGM (25%). Nearly half of the responding participants felt the practice was required by their religion,but over 65% felt the practice should be discontinued. Results supported a high incidence of dangerous complications to women’s sexual health with the continued practice of FGM. Significant social influences associated with future intention for FGM among the population were found at the microand exosystem ecological levels Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):United States Source

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) coding capacities in Swiss university hospitals using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) (2021)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Cottler-Casanova,S.,Horowicz,M.,Gayet-Ageron,A. et al. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Coded diagnosis of FGM/C,hospital FGMC Coding capacities. Objective: The study assessed the number of inpatient women and girls in Swiss university hospitals from countries with high FGM/C prevalence,and of inpatients with a coded diagnosis of FGM/C Study Population: Inpatients with a coded diagnosis of FGM/C. Findings: Findings showed that 8720 women and girls from FGM/C practicing countries were admitted. 207 patients had a coded diagnosis of FGM/C,including 7 with a nationality outside the 30 targeted countries,corresponding to an overall prevalence of 2.3% (95%CI,2.0–2.6). The number of FGM/C cases by hospital was significantly different across years (P 

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): survey of RANZCOG fellows,diplomates & trainees and FGM/C prevention and education program workers in Australia and New Zealand (2012)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Moeed Saman M,and Sonia R Grover FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To survey RANZCOG Fellows,Trainees and Diplomates,and FGM/C education and prevention program workers,about their experience with women and children affected by FGM/C,specifically to identify whether FGM/C is being performed in Australia or New Zealand. Study Population: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG Fellows),Trainees and Diplomates and FGM/C program workers in Australia and New Zealand Findings: Five RANZCOG respondents and two FGM/C program workers cited anecdotal evidence that FGM/C is being performed in Australia and New Zealand. 21.2% (82) of RANZCOG respondents had been asked to re-suture following delivery,and 11 respondents had done so at least once. Two RANZCOG respondents had been asked to perform FGM/C on a baby,girl or young woman. The study concluded that there is no conclusive evidence of FGM/C being performed in Australia and New Zealand,either from direct reports or children presenting with complications,although re-suturing post-delivery is occurring. Anecdotal evidence suggests that it is most likely that people other than registered health practitioners were performing FGM/ Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia,New Zealand Source

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting A Literature Review (2006)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): The Women’s Health Council FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The aim of this literature review is to provide on overview of the reasons for the occurrence and persistence of FGM/C,and its health and social repercussions. It is intended to provide useful information for policy makers,legislators,health service providers and people working with and for women aff ected by FGM/C Study Population: not stated Findings: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is internationally recognized as a form of violence against women and an act that ensures the continuance of gender inequality (UNIFEM,2003). This has been officially endorsed by the UN (UNIFEM,2003) and the African Union (2003). A low incidence rate would imply that Ireland is currently in a favourable position to maintain a preventative and simultaneously a protective position in relation to women from ethnic minority groups settling or seeking sanctuary in Ireland. Ireland is also in a position to protect future generations of girl children born in Ireland from undergoing this procedure. In light of the issues explored through the international research above this review concludes by outlining some key recommendations. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting across Africa: Dynamics of Change and Socioeconomic Variation (2020)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): E Batyra,B Wilson,E Coast ,V Cetorelli FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: to compare and contrast long-term trends in FGM/C prevalence across 23 African countries. It extends understanding by estimating absolute and relative long-term cohort trends in FGM/C prevalence – by education and rural/urban residence – using harmonised data that are comparable across 4 all 23 countries. Study Population: women Findings: FGM/C prevalence has declined fastest (in relative terms) in countries with lower initial prevalence,and more slowly in countries with higher initial prevalence. Although bettereducated women and those living in urban areas tend to have lower prevalence,in some countries the opposite pattern is observed. Socioeconomic differentials in FGM/C have grown in the majority of countries,particularly in countries with moderate-to-higher overall prevalence Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among Somali Women in the U.S. State of Arizona: Evidence of Treatment Access,Health Service Use and Care Experiences (2021)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Michlig G,Warren N,Berhe M,Johnson-Agbakwu C. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The aim of this study was to quantitatively explore factors related to satisfaction with FGM/C-related care in the US focusing on access to care,health service utilization,and women’s experiences. Methods. A community-based survey of 879 Ethnic Somali and Somali Bantu women using snowball sampling was conducted in Arizona. Study Population: Ethnic Somali and Somali Bantu women living in Arizona Findings: Findings. Most participants possessed FGM/C (77.4%),namely Type III (40.2%). FGM/C related health service use was low (14.3%). Perceived discrimination was associated with reduced satisfaction in care (OR = 0.22; CI 0.13–0.37). For FGM/C-specific variables,only recollection of adverse physical or psychological events at the time of circumcision predicted service use (OR = 3.09; CI 1.67–5.68). Somali Bantu (OR = 0.10; CI 0.02–0.44) and highly acculturated women (OR = 0.39; CI 0.17–0.86) had lower odds of service use. Conclusions. Achieving respectful care and outreach to women affected by FGM/C has contextual complexity. However,the clinical implications and insights provided may have broader impacts on advancing health equity for FGM/C-affected women. Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):United States Source