Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Conceptual Discussion

Ndasi, D.M.; Adusei‐Asante, Kwadwo

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“…We have argued elsewhere [33] that the term 'female circumcision' implies an analogy with male circumcision, which is misleading from an anatomical aspect as male circumcision only involves the removal of the glans, which by no means corresponds to the cutting of female genitalia (see also [31,34])-FGM/C could only be compared with male circumcision if the penis were completely amputated and the surrounding tissue removed, as the cutting experienced by girls is severe, with irreversible effects that inhibit both sexual and reproductive capacities [29].…”

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Experiences of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Professionals Working with Migrant Women Living with Female Genital Cutting in Western Australia

Ndasi¹,

Adusei‐Asante²

2021

Psycho-Social Aspects of Human Sexuality and Ethics

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Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a global public health problem. The practice is particularly prevalent amongst people of African, Middle East and South East Asian descent. FGM/C creates a permanent change to the body of women. When such women migrate to other countries, they bring the associated social and health problems of FGM/C with them. As a multicultural society, Australia has many residents who come from settings in which FGM/C is prevalent. This qualitative study investigated whether healthcare professionals in Western Australia are prepared and able to provide adequate healthcare to women living with FGM/C. We found that there is a paucity of literature in Australia generally, and Western Australia more specifically, about FGM/C and the associated experiences of healthcare providers. Healthcare professionals were found to experience challenges when working with women living with FGM/C, mainly because of poor cultural sensitivity and poor levels of communication, and lacked appropriate education and training for working with women living with FGM/C. This study identified a need for empirical studies on how women living with FGM/C experience sexual and reproductive health services in Western Australia.

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Experiences of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Professionals Working with Migrant Women Living with Female Genital Cutting in Western Australia

Ndasi¹,

Adusei‐Asante²

2021

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“…FGM is a dangerous procedure that predates all faiths and is carried out on children for a variety of reasons in different cultural and global contexts [3], resulting in acute and long-term repercussion's such as bleeding, shock, urine retention, and infertility [4][5][6][7]. In addition, according to a study conducted in Ghana, FGM was linked to an 8.2% caesarean section rate compared to 6.7% in mothers who did not have FGM [8].…”

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Does previous circumcision and wealth index influence women’s attitude to discontinue the practice of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) in Ethiopia?

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Seid³

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Introduction understanding women’s attitudes towards female genital mutilation is an important step towards eliminating this practice. We used the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data set to examine the relationship between wealth index, and previous history of circumcision on women’s opinions whether female genital mutilation (FGM) should be continued or stopped in Ethiopia. Methods Data from 6984 women aged 15–49 years were extracted from the 2016 Ethiopia EDHS data set. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to analyse the data. Result In this study, women with a higher level of education and wealth index were more likely to support the cessation of FGM. However, circumcised women (AOR: 0.22; 95% CI: 0.15–0.32), women from the Afar region (AOR: 0.34; 95% CI: 0.22–0.50), Somali region (AOR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.27–0.65), and Dire Dawa region (AOR: 0.51; 95% CI: 0.32–0.83) were less likely to support discontinuation of FGM. Conclusion The present study revealed that wealth index, education level, history of circumcision, and regional variation are associated with women’s attitude towards discontinuation of the practice of FGM in Ethiopia. Empowering women in terms of socioeconomic status and education can change attitudes and might help prevent female genital mutilation in the future. Furthermore, interventions targeting FGM practices should focus on regional variance in order to have a meaningful impact on reducing this harmful cultural practice in Ethiopia.

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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Conceptual Discussion

Cited by 2 publications

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Experiences of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Professionals Working with Migrant Women Living with Female Genital Cutting in Western Australia

Experiences of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Professionals Working with Migrant Women Living with Female Genital Cutting in Western Australia

Does previous circumcision and wealth index influence women’s attitude to discontinue the practice of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) in Ethiopia?

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