Survey of obstetricians’ approach to the issue of reinfibulation after childbirth in women with prior female genital mutilation (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Naz A. and Lindow S.W
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Gynaecological.
Objective: This study aimed to assess obstetricians’ approach to the practice of reinfibulation after childbirth. This survey of obstetricians’ approach to reinfibulation in Qatar aimed to bridge the gap between obstetricians’ approach and women’s expectations and to explore reasons behind women’s request for reinfibulation.
Study Population: Practicing consultants,regis-
trars,and trainees,from diverse back-
grounds,were invited to participate in
this online survey
Findings: Key findings:The questionnaire was completed by 98 respondents (75.4%).This survey showed that 76% of obstetricians (74 of 98) agree with a standard policy of not performing reinfibulation. However,37% of those who refused to perform reinfibulation (27 of 74) would agree to undertake it if the woman insisted because she feared marital problems or divorce,and 73% of them (54 of 74) would offer treatment from an obstetrician with a different view.
Approximately 76% obstetricians agreed with a policy of not performing reinfibulation,37% of those who refused would perform reinfibulation if the woman insisted,and 73% would refer for a second opinion.What does this add to what is known?
Obstetricians’ perceptions and views about reinfibulation are less researched,especially in the Middle East. This survey of obstetricians’ approach to reinfibulation in Qatar aimed to bridge the gap between obstetricians’ approach and women’s expectations and to explore reasons behind women’s request for reinfibulation.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):Qatar