Information about Female Genital Mutilation for health care professionals (2007)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Monica Kiarie and Johanna Wahlberg FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To provide information about the meaning of FGM,the types ,psychological and physical implications and other related issues Study Population: Health care professional ,specifically midwives and nurses Findings: The result of of the project was the informative booklet of FGM and the lesson held for midwifery and inernational nursing student in jyvaskyla university of applied science,school of health and social studies Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):Finland Source

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Injured bodies,damaged lives: experiences and narratives of Kenyan women with obstetric fistula and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (2017)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mwanri,L. & Gatwiri,G. J. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The aim of the larger study was to explore the experiences of women living with fistulas in Kenya,experiences that are hidden,inaccessible,suppressed and ignored. Study Population: Women living with obstetric fistulas Findings: Three of the thirty participants claimed that health care professionals advised them that FGM/C contributed to their protracted and obstructed labor. They reported major obstetric difficulties,such as the development of obstetric fistulas,decreased libido,poor quality of life,and adverse maternal and infant health outcomes,including death. The women claimed that fistula and accompanying loss of physiological functions,such as uncontrollable flow of body wastes,resulted in rejection by spouses,families,friends,and communities. Rejection led to despair,job loss,increased indifference,decreased self-esteem and image,as well as a loss of identity and social sociocultural cohesion. FGM/C is prevalent in traditional,patriarchal African communities. Although the ritual is intended to unite community members and mark a rite of passage,it may have negative health and social effects. Some women with fistula report that FGM/C caused their fistula. To address FGM/C and possibly lower the incidence of obstetric fistulas in Kenya and elsewhere,concerted efforts that incorporate feminist conceptions of society,as well as multisectoral,multidisciplinary,and community development approaches,are required. Government and nongovernment organizations must be involved in the formulation of legislative,gender-sensitive policies that safeguard women from FGM/C. In addition,policymakers must be at the forefront of efforts to improve the lives of women affected by FGM/C. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Kenya Source

Injured bodies,damaged lives: experiences and narratives of Kenyan women with obstetric fistula and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. (2017)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mwanri,L.,& Gatwiri,G. J. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Effects of Obstetric Fistula on women that had undergone FGM. Objective: To present stories of Kenyan women (and had undergone FGM) who had developed obstetric fistulas following prolonged and obstructedchildbirth. Study Population: women waiting to undergosurgical fistula repair at Kenyatta National Hospital inNairobi and the Gynocare centre in Eldoret,Kenya. Findings: Some women with fistula report their fistula was caused by FGM/C. FGM among with OF may have serious obstetric complications including: the development of obstetric fistulas,lowered libido,poor quality of life and maternal and child health outcomes,including death.  Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Kenya Source

Insights into preventing female genital mutilation/cutting in Sri Lanka: a qualitative interpretative study (2021)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dawson,A.,Wijewardene,K. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This was a qualitative interpretative study done to explore the knowledge and perceptions of community members,religious leaders and professionals from the health,legal and community work sectors in five districts across Sri Lanka with the aim to identify strategies to end this practice. Study Population: Muslim Sri Lankans (Community members,religious leaders and professionals from the health,legal and community work sectors) from the 5 districts Findings: Two-hundred-and twenty-one people participated in focus group discussions and key informant interviews. A template analysis identified five top-level themes: Providers,procedures and associated rituals; demand and decision-making; the role of religion; perceived benefits and adverse outcomes; ways forward for prevention.This study delivered detailed knowledge of FGM/C related beliefs,perceptions and practitioners and provided opportunities to develop an integrated programming strategy that incorporates interventions across three levels of prevention.The research has identified useful insights into the practice of FGM/C in Sri Lanka and opportunities for the development of an integrated programming strategy that incorporates interventions across four levels of prevention. A comprehensive well-co-ordinated approach is therefore required,involving both bottom-up and top down primordial primary,secondary and tertiary prevention that take note of the sensitive nature of the topic. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Integration of FGM/C abandonment in adolescent reproductive health modules in Sudan: How can a FGM/C survivor deal with a new reality of FGM/C? (2020)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): N Ahmed FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: to delink FGM from religion and highlight short and long term health complications protecting the grl child health and rights. Study Population: girls,women,male and female teachers and parents Findings: there is limited services on psychosocial and healthcare support.there are social conflicts within the community and healthcare linkage. Educational intervention to learn about FGM,it`s myths and its complications is not sufficient. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Sudan Source

Intention toward the continuation of female genital mutilation in Bale Zone,Ethiopia (2015)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bogale D,Markos D,Kaso M FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To assess the intention of women toward the continuation of FGM among Bale Zone reproductive-age women Study Population: Women Findings: The study shows that the intention toward the persistence of the practice is high in Bale Zone. Rural residents,those who were not able to read and write,and circumcised respondents were more likely to continue the practice. This study revealed that 26.7% of the respondents had intention for the continuation of FGM. Religion,safeguarding virginity,tradition,and social values were the major reasons for the perpetuation of this practice. Circumcised respondents and those who were not able to read and write were ~3 (adjusted odds ratio = 2.89,95% confidence interval = [1.33,6.20]) and 7.58 (adjusted odds ratio = 7.58,95% confidence interval = [3.47,16.54]) times more likely intending the continuation of FGM than uncircumcised and those who attended secondary-level education and above,respectively Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source

Intercultural Beliefs and the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Kaduna and Ekiti States (2021)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Adeoye,B.D., Bolanle,O., Akinyemi,O.E, Adebayo,O.A.  FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This study examined intercultural beliefs and practices of FGM in Kaduna State and Ekiti State which is a representation of the Northern and South-western,Nigeria respectively.  Study Population: Not cear; Selected respondents in each of the study state Findings: The findings revealed that majority(87%) in Kaduna and 97% in Ekiti have heard of FGM. 75% believed that FGM practice is not against the law while in Kaduna the result shows a high level of confusion as to whether it was a gainst the law. Majority(91%) in Ekiti endorsed the practice of FGM while in Kaduna majority(74%) object to the practice. The main reason for supporting or not in both states were principally sexual and cultural. The practice of FGM in Ekiti is astronomical as 90.5% agreed to the circumcision of their girl child while majority(88%) in Kaduna disagreed. All socio-demographic variables shows a positive significant relationship to the practice of FGM in a chi-square test. In summary the finding shows a substantial level of subscription to the practice of FGM in southwest,Nigeria however the practice is infinitesimal in Northern,Nigeria. The study recommends a spontaneous advocacy programs coupled with pragmatic jingles in local dialects that would centre on educating the populace on the inherent dangers of FGM practice especially in the southwest and furthermore,to totally dissaude the trifling percentage that agree to FGM practice in North by demystifying all FGM cultural beliefs which would culminate to the extinction of the heinous practice Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Intérêt de la prise en charge pluridisciplinaire des femmes excisées,Benefits of multidisciplinary care for excised women (2015)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Ndiaye E,Antonetti Fall,L. Beltran FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To present the results of multidisciplinary care model for excised women Study Population: Women Findings: Two outstanding results come out from multidisciplinary care: few women finally go for surgery,and a high rate of patients wishing for surgery present a sexual trauma other than female genital mutilation/cutting Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Intergenerational attitude change regarding Female Genital Cutting in Yoruba speaking ethnic group of Southwest Nigeria: A qualitative and quantitative enquiry (2011)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Akinsanya Alo,and Gbadebo Babatunde FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To investigate the changes in female genital cutting prevalence among daughters and mothers; attitudes and beliefs of mothers towards female genital cutting and how the menace can be eradicated Study Population: Women aged 15-49 years,who had at least one living daughter of the Yoruba speaking ethnic group Findings: The analysis indicated a prevalence rate of 75% and 71% for mothers and daughters respectively. It further indicated that the practice is rooted in tradition despite the fact that 52% of the respondents are aware of the health hazards of female genital cutting. Educated mothers were found to be less likely to favour the cutting of their daughters. It is suggested that educational campaigns towards parents should be intensified. Legal recourse,prohibition of operations,improvement in women’s status and sex education is also suggested as means of eradicating the practice Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Intergenerational attitude changes regarding female genital cutting in Nigeria (2011)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Alo O,Gbadebo B FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To investigate changes in FGM/C prevalence among mothers and daughters Study Population: Women Findings: The analysis indicated an FGM/C prevalence rate of 75% and 71% for mothers and daughters,respectively. It further indicated that the practice is rooted in tradition despite the fact that 52% of the respondents are aware of the health hazards of FGM/C. Educated mothers were found to be less likely to favor the cutting of their daughters Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source