Evidence to inform education,training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: A review of global experience (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Dawson,Angela,Sabera Turkmani,Shairon Fray,Susie Nanayakkara,Nesrin Varol,and Caroline Homer.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To identify how midwives in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and high income countries (HIC) care for women with female genital mutilation (FGM),their perceived challenges and what professional development and workplace strategies might better support midwives to provide appropriate quality care.
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: 10 papers were included in the review,two from LMIC and eight from HIC. A lack of technical knowledge and limited cultural competency was identified,as well as socio-cultural challenges in the abandonment process of the practice,particularly in LMIC settings. Training in the area of FGM was limited. One study reported the outcomes of an education initiative that was found to be beneficial
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified