Midwives’ experiences of caring for women with female genital mutilation: insights and ways forward for practice in Australia (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Dawson AJ,Turkmani S,Varol N,Nanayakkara S,Sullivan E,Homer CS
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstetrics.
Objective: To provide insight into midwives’ views of,and experiences working with,women affected by FGM
Study Population: Midwives
Findings: Midwives demonstrated knowledge and recalled skills in caring for women with FGM. However,many lacked confidence in these areas. Participants expressed fear and a lack of experience caring for women with FGM. Midwives described practice issues,including the development of rapport with women,working with interpreters,misunderstandings about the culture of women,inexperience with associated clinical procedures and a lack of knowledge about FGM types and data collection
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Australia and New Zealand
Country(ies):Australia