Addressing female genital mutilation in Europe: a scoping review of approaches to participation,prevention,protection,and provision of services (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Baillot,H.,Murray,N.,Connelly,E.,& Howard,N.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study aimed to explore FGM prevention and response interventions in Europe,using a scoping literature review and key informant interviews.
Study Population: Relied on articles and key informant interviews
Findings: Numerous countries have developed potential FGM resistance and recovery therapies. However,there are still gaps in community participation,professional knowledge and connections,and strategy evaluation. This scoping assessment is an early attempt to describe existing primary evidence pertaining to European measures combating FGM. To assess whether interventions are beneficial,additional research is required,while policy and practice development must be influenced and driven by the experiences,needs,and perspectives of affected groups.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Europe,Eastern Europe,Southern Europe,Northern Europe,Western Asia
Country(ies):Belgium,France,Germany,Italy,Netherlands,Norway,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,United Kingdom,Austria,Bulgaria,Croatia,Cyprus,Czechia,Denmark,Estonia,Finland,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Latvia,Lithuania,Luxembourg,Malta,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia