Debating medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): learning from (policy) experiences across countries (2019)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding Medicalized FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Leye,E.,Van Eekert,N.,Shamu,S.,Esho,T.,& Barrett,H.,ANSER (2019)
FGM/C Type(s): Medicalized
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the arguments associated with the medicalization of FGM/C,a trend that could undermine the Sustainable Development Goal (5.3) to end FGM/C by 2030
Study Population: Health professionals
Findings: There is need for; Policy emphasizing the human rights approach,Educating health professionals on FGM/C and its consequences,Detangling professional norms from social norms,Motivate health care providers as agents of change for ending FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa,Northern Europe,Northern Africa,Southeastern Asia
Country(ies):Egypt,Indonesia,Kenya,United Kingdom