Female genital mutilation: an evaluation of the knowledge of French general and specialized travel medicine practitioners (2018)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Tantet,C.,Aupiais,C.,Bourdon,M.,Sorge,F.,Pagès,A.,Levy,D.,et al. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of French general and specialized travel medicine practitioners regarding the management and the prevention of FGM. Study Population: General and specialized travel medicine practitioners Findings: Less than 50% of these practitioners had adequate knowledge of FGM. Only 42.9% declared having encountered FGM. The study noted the lack of knowledge about legal procedures that should be performed to prevent or to report FGM. FGM is likely underestimated in health facilities. Medical education and supporting information should be developed to better address and prevent FGM. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Europe Country(ies):France Source

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Female genital mutilation: An injury,physical and mental harm (2009)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Utz-Billing Isabell,Heribert Kentenich FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To give an overview over the huge topic of female genital mutilation’ (FGM) Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The study concluded that after FGM/C patients require special medical and psychosocial care,mainly concerning physical and sexual problems and delivery. The genital mutilation of newborn daughters in foreign countries must be avoided. Therefore,doctors,nurses and midwives need sufficient knowledge about FGM.Acute physical consequences of FGM include bleeding,wound infections,sepsis,shock,micturition problems and fractures. Chronic physical problems like anemia,infections of the urinary tract,incontinence,infertility,pain,menstruation problems and dyspareunia are frequent Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female genital mutilation: analysis of the first twelve months of a southeast London specialist clinic (2001)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Momoh Comfort,Shamez Ladhani,Denise P Lochrie,Janice Rymer FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Gynaecological. Objective: To analyse the sources and reasons for referral of women who have undergone genital mutilation to a recently established specialist clinic,and to determine the consequences of the genital mutilation procedure Study Population: Women Findings: The study showed that of the 86 women who could remember the procedure,78% were performed by a medically unqualified person,usually at home (71%),at a median age of seven years. Acute and chronic complications were each present in 86% of women with Type III genital mutilation. Most women (82%) were referred by their midwife because they were pregnant,of whom 48% were primigravid. Eighteen non-pregnant women also attended the clinic to request either defibulation or for advice. None of the 89 pregnant women requested re-infibulation after delivery,but almost 6% were seriously considering having their daughter undergo genital mutilation outside the United Kingdom. In addition,fewer than 10% of the women refused to continue the tradition of female genital mutilation Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

Female Genital Mutilation: Are we Winning? (2012)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Makinde N,Elusiyan E,Adeyemi B and Taiwo T FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Prevalence. Objective: To determine the prevalence of female genital mutilation and profiling the trends of FGM affected patients Study Population: females less than 15 years of age (children emergency and gynaecological wards of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex,Ile-Ife,Nigeria from 1st of January to December 31s 2007) Findings: Forty one point nine percent of the patients examined had female genital mutilation,93.2% of these had the procedure before attaining the age of one year. Type 2 FGM predominated (58.22%). The procedure was performed predominantly (64.6%) by traditional birth attendants. The decision to have the procedure done was influenced in 78% of cases by mothers and grandmothers. In 35.4% of cases,there were immediate and short term complications. Demands of tradition predominated (59.1%) as the most important reason for the practice of female genital mutilation. Study concluded that the practice of FGM appeared to be still highly prevalent and resistant to change probably due to deep rooted socio-cultural factors. The study recommended evolution of strategies such as public education campaigns highlighting negative impacts of FGM on health and disregard for human rights. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Female Genital Mutilation: Australian Paediatricians’ Knowledge,Attitudes and Practice (2015)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Zurynski Y,Sureshkumar P,Deverell ,Elliott E FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To describe the knowledge,attitudes and clinical experience of Australian paediatricians related to FGM/C Study Population: Paediatricians currently participating in the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit (APSU) Findings: Results: The response rate was 38% (497/1311). Over 80% of paediatricians were aged between 35 and 64 years; 51.3% were males. Fifty (10%) paediatricians had seen at least one case of FGMC during their clinical career,16(3%) in the past 5 years. Most (94%) were aware that FGMC was illegal in Australia and 97% agreed all types of FGMC were harmful. Most (88%) perceived FGMC as a cultural practice but 12% thought it was linked to religious beliefs.The majority (82%) agreed that notification of FGMC to child protection was mandatory. A third (30%) were aware of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians guidelines on FGMC,51% knew about the WHO statement on FGMC,but only 22% were aware of the WHO classification of the 4 types of FGMC Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia Source

Female Genital Mutilation: Awareness and attitude of nursing and midwifery students in Afikpo,Nigeria (2012)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dike EI,Ojiyi EC,Chukwulebe AE,Egwuatu VF FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine the awareness and attitude of female Nursing and Midwifery students in Afikpo,Southeastern Nigeria Study Population: Students of Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Findings: The result showed that out of the 269 respondents whose questionnaires were analyzed. The mean age of the respondents was 25.3 with 87.4% belonging to the 15-29 years range. The prevalence rate of FGM in the study group was 54.3%,while 82.9% of the uncircumcised group were happy about their status,49.3% of the circumcised group expressed happiness over their status. For the circumcised group,41.7% expressed feeling of unhappiness and only 5.7% of the uncircumcised group expressed unhappiness. The feeling expressed by the 2 groups is statistically significant (X2 = 41.98; p< 0.005). Most of the respondents were aware of the complications of FGM with 86.2%,83.35 and 75.85 identifying bleeding,transmission of HIV and painful coitus as complications respectively. Fifty one point 3 percent (51.3%) were of the view that FM curtails promiscuity,7.5% of the circumcised group reported sexual difficulty as a complication of circumcision. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Female genital mutilation: classification and management (2007)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bikoo Maligaye FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To increase awareness of this tradition among healthcare professionals and to offer guidance,advice and clinical information on providing holistic service in a culturally sensitive manner to those affected by FGM/C,estimate the prevalence of FGM/C in countries where it is practised Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: Not stated Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female genital mutilation: conditions of decline (2000)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Caldwell John C,Israel Olatunji Orubuloye,Pat Caldwell FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To present an article which draws on a continuing research program among the Yoruba peopleof southwest Nigeria to show not only that FGM has begun to decline but that this occurrence can be explained wholly by programs organized by theMinistry of Health and women’s organizations. The focus of this paper is on the determinants of this change Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The determinants of this change were shown to be: (1) a reduction in ceremonies associated with the practice,(2) its increasing medicalization,(3) indigenous secular campaigning based on the provision of information,and(4) a focus on individuals,especially women Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Female genital mutilation: cultural and psychological implications (2002)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Whitehorn James,Oyedeji Ayonrinde,and Samantha Maingay FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Psychological,Sexual. Objective: To discusses historical,cultural,gender and identity issues associated with FGC and its psychological and sexual implications. Study Population: None Findings: FGM is an ancient cultural practice that still affects many women around the world today. While the original aim was to ensure women adopted a submissive position towards men in society,societal shifts,human rights awareness and changes in sexual roles make it unnecessary in modern society. Its continued perpetuation is dependent on the interplay of culture,lack of awareness and acceptance in some societies. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Female genital mutilation: current awareness,believes and future intention in rural Egypt (2018)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mohammed,E. S.,Seedhom,A. E.,& Mahfouz,E. M. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The study aimed to explore knowledge and attitude of people living in a rural area in Minia. Study Population: Males and females above the age of 18 Findings: 76.6 percent of females were subjected to FGM,and 35.6% of those women experienced issues. Men exhibited a lower level of expertise than women. Approximately 56% of respondents agreed that this practice should be maintained. Women favored the continuance of FGM more than men did (60.3 percent vs. 47.9 percent ). Future women’s propensity to subject their daughters to FGM was greatly influenced by their belief that FGM is a good practice,their degree of knowledge,their socioeconomic standing,and their religion. The only significant predictor of men’s readiness to expose their daughters to FGM was their attitude. The substantial association between social pressure and intentions to perform FGM indicates that FGM will continue to be practiced among future generations unless policies are implemented to remove this practice by empowering women via education and a sufficient wage. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source