Midwifery training needs identified when caring for women with female genital mutilation (2016)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Leye Els
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstretric.
Objective: Study examined the experiences and needs of midwives in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and high income countries (HIC) with the aim of providing evidence for educators and policymakers.
Study Population: peer reviewed primary research literature published from 2004 to 2014
Findings: The findings identified a lack of technical knowledge,limited cultural competency and sociocultural challenges to the abandonment of the practice. Midwives requested professional education and training,a working environment supported by guidelines,responsive policy and community education. The study also indicated a paucity of research on the practice and needs of midwives (in particular for LMIC) and few intervention studies that provide insights into strategies to support midwives in preventing FGM. Finally,no recent research could be identified focusing on FGM in humanitarian crisis settings.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified