Female genital mutilation/cutting: knowledge,attitude and training of health professionals in inner city London (2013)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Relph Sophie,Rekash Inamdar,Hardeep Singh,and Wai Yoong FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To assess the knowledge,attitude and training on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) amongst medical and midwifery professionals working in an area of high prevalence of the condition. Study Population: Health Care Professionals Findings: All respondents were aware of FGM/C but only 27.8% correctly identified the grade from a simple diagram. Three quarters (72.4% and 77.2% respectively) were aware of the complications of FGM/C and of the legislation in the United Kingdom. Of the respondents,13.9% agreed that a competent adult should be allowed to consent to FGM/C if requested but only 8.9% agreed that the procedure should be medicalised to reduce the associated morbidity. Less than 25% of respondents had received formal training in recognising or managing this condition. Although the majority of respondents were aware of FGM/C,their ability to identify the condition and its associated morbidity remain suboptimal; more training is recommended in larger cities with a higher prevalence of this condition Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

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Female genital mutilation/cutting: Knowledge,practice and experiences of secondary schoolteachers in North Central Nigeria (2015)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): AS Adeniran,AA Fawole,OR Balogun,MA Ijaiya,KT Adesina,IP Adeniran FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine the experience of schoolteachers about FGM/C and their possible role in contributing to its eradication. Study Population: secondary schoolteachers from 18 secondary schools in Ilorin,North Central Nigeria Findings: More females than males were aware of FGM/C (205 v. 94; χ2 41.2; p=0.001); 180 women (69.8%) and 81 men (71.7%) wanted awareness and the implications of FGM/C to be taught in schools,while 46 women (17.8%) and 23 men (20.4%) had previously educated students about FGM/C. Also,109 (42.3%) of the female teachers had been mutilated (mean (standard deviation) age 4.76 (4.86) years),and 49 mutilations (45.0%) had been performed by traditional circumcisers. Of the teachers,44.0% of men and 24.5% of women had subjected their daughters to FGM/C (p=0.029),mostly for religious reasons. The men initiated the majority of their daughters’ mutilations,while the mothers-in-law were the main initiators among the women; 44 (17.0%) women and 23 (20.4%) men held the opinion that females should be circumcised,while the majority considered education and legislation to be the most important interventions to encourage its eradication. Predictors of the likelihood to support discontinuation of FGM/C included awareness of government policy about FGM/C and having a mutilated daughter.The study concluded that education,reorientation and motivation of teachers would position them as agents for eradicating FGM/C. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Female genital mutilation/cutting: risk management and strategies for social workers and health care professionals (2015)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Susan Castello FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To provide some background on FGM/C and its epidemiology,outlining its prevalence,types,and health risks and complications for women and girls Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The study concluded that consistent with international trends in addressing the risks of FGM/C,that there should be practice responses for coordinated responses between professionals,communities from practicing countries,and governments of different countries Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia Source

Female genital mutilation/cutting: the secret world of women as seen by men (2013)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Adriana Kaplan,Babucarr Cham,Lamin A. Njie,4 Ana Seixas,Sandra Blanco,Mireia Utzet FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of Gambian men on FGM/C,as well as related Obstetrics and Gynecology International practices in their family/household,exploring eventual associations with sociodemographic characteristics Study Population: men Findings: Results show ethnic identity,more than religion,as the decisive shaping factor on how men conceive and value FGM/C. The greater support towards the practice is found among traditionally practicing groups. A substantial proportion of men intend to have it performed on their daughters,although reporting a low involvement in the decision making process,with very few taking alone the final decision. Only a minority is aware of FGM/C health consequences,but those who understand its negative impact on the health and well-being of girls and women are quite willing to play a role in its prevention. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Gambia Source

Female genital mutilation/cutting: will it continue? (2014)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding I,II FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mohammed G,Hassan M,Eyada M FGM/C Type(s): I,II Health area of focus: None. Objective: To look at the specification of the motives behind the continuation of FGM/C in Egyptian community and evaluation of the sexual function in women with FGM/C Study Population: Women Findings: FGM/C remains high. A variety of socio-cultural myths,religious misbelievers,and hygienic and esthetic concerns were behind the FGM/C. Overall,a large proportion of the participants supported the continuation of FGM/C in spite of adverse effect and sexual dysfunction associated with FGM/C Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source

Female genital mutilation/cutting–towards abandonment of a harmful cultural practice (2014)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Varol N,Fraser IS,Ng CH,Jaldesa G,Hall J FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: Study Population: Findings: Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female Genital Mutilation: A Clinical Perspective of Nursing Care in the United States (Not specified)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Croasdell Brittony,Hanson Nicole FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To explore nursing care given to patients with FGM,in the US in order to create greater awareness of FGM,for nurses,and midwives within the United States,enlighten nurses and midwives regarding the physical and mental repercussions of FGM. In addition,the study aims to develop new nursing protocols and screening tools for FGM patients and their daughters Study Population: Nurses Findings: The study revealed three themes throughout the responses of our survey. Those three themes were procedure modifications,individualized therapeutic conversation,and cultural incompetency. Exam modifications included slower pelvic exams with the suggested use of a pediatric speculum and emla cream or lidocaine for the simpliest of procedures as well as the use of interpreters. Individualized therapeutic care includes but is not limited to,discussion of antenatal defibulaiton well before labor begins. Individualized education of future procedures will help eliminate ignorance amount the healthcare profession Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):United States Source

Female genital mutilation: a descriptive study (2001)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dandash Khadiga F,Amany H. Refaat,Moustafa Eyada FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To study the practice of female genital mutilation in Sharkia governorate Study Population: Mothers Findings: Results showed that 97.2% of girls in rural areas were circumcised,compared with 81.9% of the girls in urban areas. Of the various factors studied,the study found that mothers aged 40 years and older,those married before the age of 20 years,housewives,illiterate mothers,and those living in rural areas more significantly practiced daughter circumcision. Regression analysis revealed that the level of the fathers’ education and the area of residence were the most significant factors influencing this practice. Fathers’ illiteracy and rural residence were the factors most responsible for its continuation Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source

Female Genital Mutilation: A growing challenge for midwives in the UK (2006)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bikoo,Maligaye Davies,Melissa Richens,Yana Creighton,Sarah  FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective:  To determine the need for antenatal defibulation and subsequent obstetric outcome of women with a history of FGM presenting to a London obstetric unit. Study Population: Women Findings: All women had undergone FGM and 67% required defibulation prior to delivery; 79% of women sustained either an episiotomy or tear. A significant number of women (38%) declined antenatal defibulation,preferring to wait until the onset of labour. This has implications for midwives and obstetricians who are not at present trained in the management of women with previous FGM presenting in labour. Although caesarean section and instrumental delivery rates were comparable to the hospital averages,all women — whether defibulated or not — had extremely high levels of perineal trauma. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

Female genital mutilation: a literature review (2013)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Terry L,Harris K FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To explores the prevalence of and attitudes to FGM,personal experiences of women who have undergone the procedure and effective nursing care of this patient group. Study Population: Findings: Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source