Female genital mutilation in the UK- where are we,where do we go next? Involving communities in setting the research agenda (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Dixon,S.,Agha,K.,Ali,F.,El-Hindi,L.,Kelly,B.,Locock,L.,Otoo-Oyortey,N.,Penny,S.,Plugge,E. & Hinton,L.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study’s aim was to gather voices from English communities affected by FGM and voices from professionals (in healthcare and education) serving those communities.
Study Population: FGM survivors,campaigners,advocates,health professionals,teachers,community members
Findings: The influence of these legislative and reporting requirements on the confidence community members must have in order to consult health services has been identified as a topic worthy of further study. The creation of comprehensive services that matched a woman’s requirements throughout her life was a top priority. Participants emphasized the necessity of understanding how to listen,involve,and utilize community voices in producing professional education,planning services,and formulating policies. There was a need for change to emanate from affected communities; any learning and resources must be co-created and designed so that they may be shared successfully among women,communities,and professionals. Concerns remain on how to define community consultation,how to determine when it was adequate,and how to hear views beyond those of community activists.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom