Knowledge,attitudes and practices of primary healthcare professionals to female genital mutilation in Valencia,Spain: are we ready for this challenge? (2018)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): González-Timoneda,A.,Ros,V. R.,González-Timoneda,M. & Sánchez,A. C. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The main purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions,knowledge,practices and attitudes of the primary healthcare professionals in relation to FGM in the Clínic-Malvarrosa healthcare area of Valencia. Study Population: General practitioners,paediatricians,nurses,midwives,gynaecologists,social workers and others Findings: Less than five percent of professionals responded that they had ever discovered a case of FGM during their professional activity,and 21,8 percent reported having worked with populations at risk of FGM. Nearly 15 percent of professionals responded that they had received training on FGM,but of those who had received training,only 22.7 percent correctly identified the type of FGM,and less than 5 percent correctly identified the geographical region. Only 6.9% of respondents reported familiarity with action protocols,with midwives,pediatricians,and social workers being the most informed experts. This study revealed that FGM is an issue among Valencia residents who utilize basic healthcare services. However,the experts showed a fundamental lack of understanding on the idea,typology,countries where FGM is prevalent,and existing action protocols. It is the responsibility of healthcare professionals to detect this circumstance and act accordingly,referring these women and their families to the most suitable resources and professionals,guaranteeing multidisciplinary,positive,and transcultural care for these families. Geographical coverage Region(s):Southern Europe Country(ies):Spain Source

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Knowledge,attitudes and professional experiences of midwives in primary health care in Seville on female genital mutilation (2014)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): León Larios,Fátima Casado Mejía,Rosa María FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine knowledge,attitudes and professional experiences of midwives in primary health care in the province of Sevilla on female genital mutilation Study Population: Midwives Findings: The study concluded that there was a perception of knowledge of the phenomenon in terms of definition,where it was practiced and practical reasons for,not matched by the responses. In addition,there was low case detection and no known action protocols,guidelines,and legislation. However there was widespread interest in learning about more about FGM/C Geographical coverage Region(s):Southern Europe Country(ies):Spain Source

KNOWLEDGE,ATTITUDES,AND PRACTICE TOWARDS ‘FEMALE CIRCUMCISION’ AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: IN THE CASE OF JIGJIGA CITY,ETHIOPIA (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bezabih,M. B. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The main purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge,attitudes and practices of female adolescents towards ‘female circumcision’ (also known as genital cutting or mutilation) among Ethiopian Somali in regional state of Fafen zone using a case study of Jigjiga City High School students Study Population: Shike Abduselam General Secondary School female adolescents who were attending their education in the academic year of 2017/18 Findings: The finding of the study depicted that almost all respondents have knowledge or awareness about female ‘circumcision’ but the majority of respondents disfavor this practice of female genital cutting. It is recommended that the government or concerned bodies should work with religious leaders and schools to reduce negative effects of the practice. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source

Knowledge,Attitudes,Beliefs and Practices of Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia/land (2004)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Novib Somalia FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To examine Knowledge,Attitudes,Beliefs and Practices of Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia/land Study Population: Religious leaders,young males aged 15- 25,and three age groups of women,6-15 years,16-45 years and over 45.  Findings: The research participants cited religious requirement and a set of related beliefs around the need to suppress female sexuality (purity,honour,chastity etc.) as the primary reasons for the practice of FGM. These are therefore the issues that need to be addressed in campaigning to eradicate FGM. The underlying social and economic conditions of women were also highlighted by the networks as key factors. The study participants’ knowledge of FGM was often contradictory or confused. Medical language is used to describe FGM,which reflects the translation undertaken by the women’s networks,but also serves to distance the speaker from the actual practice of FGM. Respondents were familiar with the side effects of FGM and primarily identified the health consequences of FGM as the reason to abandon the practice (if they felt that it should be abandoned). This indicates that this may be the most effective initial entry point in addressing FGM. However,the more ideologically charged issues of FGM,sexuality,religion and the status of women,will have to be considered in the campaigns at some point. The study data indicates a possible reduction in the incidence of infibulation among the younger generation in Hargeisa,in contrast to a seeming increase in Mogadishu,this may imply a relationship between perceived security and the type of FGM performed. It may also indicate some success in efforts in Somaliland to combat the most severe forms of FGM. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Somalia Source

Knowledge,beliefs,and attitudes to female genital mutilation (FGM) in Shao community of Kwara State,Nigeria (2008)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Amusan OA,Asekun-Olarinmoye EO FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge,belief,and assess the attitude to female genital mutilation (FGM) and its complications in Shao community,Nigeria Study Population: Women Findings: Majority of respondents understood female circumcision to mean cutting off parts of the female genitals. There was a high level of knowledge regarding most of the complications of FGM/C as more than 50% of respondents knew at least four complications of FGM. Awareness of the global anti-FGM/C campaign was also high (78.8%). The most common reasons proffered for the practice of FGM were based on tradition or religion. Paternal grandfathers (50.0%) and fathers (21.0%) were cited as decision makers in the family most often responsible for requesting FGM Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Knowledge,perception and attitudes of a sector of female health providers towards FGM-case study: female doctors (2003)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Magied Ahmed Abdel,and Shaza Shareef FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To investigate the perception and attitudes of female doctors towards female genital mutilation/female circumcision (FGM/FC) Study Population: Female Doctors Findings: Of the respondents,90% believe that either culture or traditions with or the latter together with religion and reduction of sexual desire are the reasons behind continuation of the practice. Thus,emphasizing an overwhelming role of culture and traditions,which seem to be embodied within a syndrome that resists the positive change of attitudes Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Sudan Source

Labia minora elongation as understood by Baganda male and female adolescents in Uganda (2012)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Perez G,Namulondo H,Aznar C FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To learn how young Baganda women and men represent the practise of labia minora elongation by means of describing a set of graphical representations that illustrate girls undergoing this procedure Study Population: Girls,Boys Findings: The study found that differences were detected between how young women and men represented the practice of labia minora elongation Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Uganda Source

Labiaplasty and pornography: a preliminary investigation (2015)

This study is a Correlation research regarding IV FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Bethany Jones and Camille Nurka FGM/C Type(s): IV Health area of focus: None. Objective: To assess the veracity of claims about the level of genital dissatisfaction and support for labiaplasty among women and the direct role of pornography in the uptake of labiaplasty Study Population: Facebook users Findings: Pornography consumption in the last five years was not a predictor for genital satisfaction (and inversely,dissatisfaction),but it was associated with openness to labiaplasty. Pornography consumption may work indirectly upon women’s desire for labiaplasty. For example,it may be through men’s pornography consumption,and subsequent evaluation of women’s genitals,that women become dissatisfied,although this was not common in a previous survey of labiaplasty patients. However,another study found that negative interpersonal experiences,such as negative comments about the appearance of one’s vulva,were associated with participants seeking labiaplasty. Some socio-demographic variables were associated with genital satisfaction and openness to labiaplasty. A relationship between education and openness to labiaplasty was established. While this relationship was weak,it was significant. It may be that women who pursue a university degree are less likely to subscribe to cultural norms about femininity. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Large inclusion cyst complicating female genital mutilation (2011)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Aziem-AbdAllah-Ali,Abdel,Abdalla Ali Mohammed,and Awadia Khojali Mohammed Ali FGM/C Type(s): III Health area of focus: Gynaecological. Objective: To raise the awareness of the medical community to the dangers that arise from a common remote complication of FGM. Study Population: a case of an inclusion cyst,resulting from female genital mutilation (FGM),which enlarged to such a degree that it restricted the patient’s movement Findings: The development of inclusion cyst along the line of the scar is a remote complication of FGM. These result from the embedding and proliferation of keratinized epidermal cells of hair follicles and sebaceous glands within a circumscribed space of the dermis in the stitched area. This is likely to occur during reinfibulation,which is a secondary form of FGM performed on women who have undergone deinfibulation (being cut open) to allow childbirth. These cysts grow slowly,usually without symptoms,may become infected causing pain and discomfort. They may grow to a size that causes coital difficulty but rarely reach a size that restricts movement,as in the case of study (this case) Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Sudan Source

Late complications of childhood female genital mutilation (2010)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Hamoudi Aseel,and Michael Shier. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Gynaecological. Objective: Study Population: A case of a 36-year-old woman,who underwent FGM at the age of four,who reported swelling of the vulva. Findings: An epidermal inclusion cyst can develop as a long-term consequence of FGM. Although it grows slowly and usually without symptoms,it may require excision because of inflammation,secondary infection,or,in rare cases,malignancy developing within the cyst Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):Canada Source