Health care-seeking patterns for female genital mutilation/cutting among young Somalis in Norway (2018)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mbanya,V. N.,Gele,A. G.,Diaz,E.,& Kumar,B. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This study aimed at exploring the health care-seeking patterns for FGM/C-related health care problems,among young Somalis in Norway Study Population: Young Somali Women Findings: While 51.6% of the 159 women were subjected to FGM/C,only 20.3% of them used health care services for FGM/C-related problems. Women’s FGM/C status was associated with age ≥ 12 years at migration,experience of stigma regarding FGM/C practice (p < 0.05),support of FGM/C practice,and place of birth of women (p < 0.05). A large proportion of women did not seek care,and it is important to investigate the reasons for this. For,the authors proposed to conduct further research targeting girls and women who have undergone FGM/C to assess challenges in accessing health care services for proper intervention. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):Norway Source

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Health complications of female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone (2012)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bjälkander Owolabi,Laurel Bangura,Bailah Leigh,Vanja Berggren,Staffan Bergström,and Lars Almroth FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: health complications of FGM. Objective: To explore whether and what kind of FGM-related health complications girls and women in Sierra Leone experience,and to elucidate their health care-seeking behaviors. Study Population: Girls and women attending antenatal care and Well Women Clinics Findings: All respondents had undergone FGM,most between 10 and 14 years of age. Complications were reported by 218 respondents (84.5%),the most common ones being excessive bleeding,delay in or incomplete healing,and tenderness. Fever was significantly more often reported by girls who had undergone FGM before 10 years of age compared with those who had undergone the procedure later. Out of those who reported complications,187 (85.8%) sought treatment,with 89 of them visiting a traditional healer,75 a Sowei (traditional circumciser),and 16 a health professional Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Sierra Leone Source

Health consequences of female genital mutilation (2004)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Reyners Marcel FGM/C Type(s): III Health area of focus: None. Objective: To make general practitioners,midwives and gynaecologists be aware of the medical,psychological effects of FGM as well as psycho-sexual Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: A detailed plan of action should be established for pregnancy,delivery and post-partum period. Detailed information and appropriate illustrations are provided on defibulation techniques and procedures during delivery. The medical profession can play an important role in raising awareness about the harmful consequences of FGM and in preventing its application Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Health consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting in the Gambia,evidence into action (2011)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Kaplan Adriana,Suiberto Hechavarría,Miguel Martín,and Isabelle Bonhoure FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Prevalence. Objective: To perform a first evaluation of the magnitude of the health consequences of FGM/C in The Gambia Study Population: Female patients who consulted for any problem requiring a medical gynaecologic examination and who had undergone FGM/C in The Gambia Findings: The prevalence of patients with different types of FGM/C were: type I,66.2%; type II,26.3%; and type III,7.5%. Complications due to FGM/C were found in 299 of the 871 patients (34.3%). Even type I,the form of FGM/C of least anatomical extent,presented complications in 1 of 5 girls and women examined. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Gambia Source

Health Consequences of the Female Genital Mutilation: A Systematic Revie (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Sarayloo,K.,Roudsari,R. L.,& Elhadi,A. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Obstetric,sexual,and psychological consequences. Objective: This review study aimed to identify the types of health outcomes of FGM Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: This study showed the presence of the severity of injury among women with FGM compared to non-circumcised women. There are sufficient reasons to conclude that FGM carries physical,sexual,obstetric,and psychological damages to women health. Irrespective of the size of the risk of FGM,increased obstetric complications,and the morbidities can justify the cessation of the practice. The improvement of the women’s socio-cultural status in combination with planning programs to enhance their information and awareness as well as trying to change the cultural leaders’ viewpoints regarding this procedure is essential to reduce FGM and its burden on women healt Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Health education and clinical care of immigrant women with female genital mutilation/cutting who request postpartum reinfibulation (2016)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Abdulcadir Jasmine,Sophie McLaren,Michel Boulvain,and Olivier Irion FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: postpartum reinfibulation. Objective: To evaluate the percentage of women with female genital mutilation/cutting who request postpartum reinfibulation,and to assess outcomes after specific care and counseling. Study Population: immigrant women with FGM/C who attended a center in Geneva,Switzerland,between April 1,2010,and January 8,2014 Findings: Among 196 women with FGM/C,8 (4.1%) requested postpartum reinfibulation. All eight were of East African origin,had FGM/C type III,and received a longer and more targeted follow-up than did those who did not request reinfibulation. After at least 1year of follow-up,none of the eight was willing to undergo reinfibulation. One woman who attended the clinic only once during her first pregnancy consulted the emergency ward of the study center 3years later because of postcoital bleeding following infibulation performed in her home country a few months after her second delivery in Switzerland. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Europe Country(ies):Switzerland Source

Health education and clinical care of immigrant women with female genital mutilation/cutting who request postpartum reinfibulation. (2016)

This study is a Medical Case regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Abdulcadir,J.,McLaren,S.,Boulvain,M.,& Irion,O. FGM/C Type(s): III Health area of focus: None. Objective: To evaluate the percentage of women with female genital mutilation/cutting who request postpartum reinfibulation,and to assess outcomes after specific care and counseling Study Population: women with FGM/C Findings: Among 196 women with FGM/C,8 (4.1%) requested postpartum reinfibulation. All eight were of East African origin,had FGM/C type III,and receiveda longer and more targeted follow-up than did those who did not request reinfibulation. After at least 1 year offollow-up,none of the eightwas willing to undergo reinfibulation. One woman who attended the clinic only onceduring herfirst pregnancy consulted the emergency ward of the study center 3 years later because of postcoitalbleeding following infibulation performed in her home country a few months after her second delivery inSwitzerland. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Europe Country(ies):Switzerland Source

Health information interventions for female genital mutilation. (2017)

This study is a Systematic Review regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Smith,H.,& Stein,K FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To summarize the values and preferences of girls and women living with FGM,and healthcare providers,together with other evidence on the context and conditions of these interventions. Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: Healthcare providers lack skills and training to manage women,and women are concerned about the lack of discussion about FGM with providers. There is a need for more training for providers,and further research to understand how health information interventions may be perceived or experienced by women living with FGM in different contexts. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Health Outcomes and Attitudes Towards Female Genital Cutting in a Community-Based Sample of West African Immigrant Women from High-Prevalence Countries in New York City (2016)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Chu,Tracy,and Adeyinka M. Akinsulure-Smith FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: N/A. Objective: To examine prevalence rates of FGC,as well as differences in demographic characteristics,health outcomes,and knowledge,attitudes,and beliefs among West African immigrants Study Population: Women Findings: The rate of FGC was 68% overall and varied significantly by country,tribe or ethnicity,and marital status. Women with FGC had a significantly higher number of live births and were more likely to report a history of vaginal pain and decreased sexual arousal,but there were no other significant differences in gynecological and obstetric outcomes,sexual functioning,or psychological outcomes. Participants also had similar rates of opposition to FGC,although women with FGC were less likely to assert human rights as a reason to end the practice. Women reported a high level of surprise and unpreparedness for the FGC procedure,and 22% reported that it was done without their parents’ consent. Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):United States Source

Health sector based interventions for preventing FGM: A scoping review (2020)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): J Abdulcadir FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: to understand the existing prevention efforts. To develop a prevention framework for the health sector. Study Population: relied on published literature,seach engines as google,existing manuals and training materials that involved health sector. Findings: prevention and safeguarding relevant interventions have rarely been evaluated. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source