Measurement of female genital mutilation/cutting status: Perspectives from healthcare providers,policymakers, programme implementers,and researchers (2020)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): D Matanda
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: to assess the advantages and challenges of having healthcare providers physically examine and report on women’s FGM/C status; to understand the advantages and challenges of self-reporting as a method of data collection for FGM/C; to explore the validity of responses from parents or guardians reporting their daughter’s FGM/C status; to identify the preferred approaches in measuring FGM/C prevalence; and to assess participants’ views about the WHO classification of the different types of FGM/C.
Study Population: healthcare providers,policymakers,programme implementers or researchers
Findings: Physical examinations were reported to provide opportunities for identification and treatment of health complications related to FGM/C and a platform for sensitisation and prevention of FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified