Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Education for Midwives and Nurses as Informed by Women’s Experiences: Protocol for an Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Study (2021)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Diaz MP, Steen M, Brown A, Fleet J, Williams J
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: The development of an educational program for midwives and nurses on the health and cultural needs of women with FGM/C.
Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of an FGM/C education program for midwives and nurses as informed by the experiences of women with FGM/C accessing maternity,gynecological,and sexual health services in South Australia.
Study Population: Women with FGMC Expereince
Findings: Phase 1 will commence in August 2021,with the interpretation of findings being undertaken by November 2021. Phase 2 will be developed and facilitated by February 2022,and the final phase of this study will begin in March 2022. This study is expected to be completed by February 2023.Conclusions:The findings of this research will provide insight into the development and evaluation of education programs for midwives and nurses that includes collaboration with women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to address the specific cultural and health needs of communities.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified