Care of women with female genital mutilation/cutting (2011)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Abdulcadir Jasmine,Christiane Margairaz,Michel Boulvain,and Olivier Irion
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Gynaecological and Obstretic.
Objective: To present FGM/C as a complex socio-healthcare and multidisciplinary issue,outlining the definition,classification,epidemiology and anthropologico-legal aspects of FGM/C
Study Population: NA
Findings: Any form of female genital mutilation/cutting is a human rights violation that should be abandoned. Every woman has the right to psychophysical and sexual health,and every circumcised woman should also have the right to be examined and treated by a physician or a gynecologist correctly trained in this subject. These patients often have specific medical,gynecological,obstetric,and psychophysical problems,associated with their personal experience of circumcision,migration and life. However,as in other European countries,in the five Swiss medical schools FGM/C are not included in the pre-graduate curriculum. Considering the possible consequences for overall psychophysical health,a multidisciplinary approach is recommended in collaboration with pediatricians,who can play a central role in prevention. It is necessary to continue studying,educating,increasing awareness and teaching medical professionals to guarantee optimum prevention and care for women with FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified