Improving estimates of the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among migrants in Western countries

Ortensi, Livia Elisa; Farina, Patrizia; Menonna, Alessio

doi:10.4054/demres.2015.32.18

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“…Migration of women who come from cultures where FGM is practiced have contributed to the increase in women affected by FGM in countries where it was not previously practiced (Ortensi et al . ). The European Parliament resolution from 24 March 2009 states that approximately 500,000 women who live in the EU have suffered FGM, and 180,000 girls and women are at risk of undergoing it every year (European Parliament ).…”

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A mixed‐method synthesis of knowledge, experiences and attitudes of health professionals to Female Genital Mutilation

Reig-Alcaraz

Siles-González

Solano-Ruiz

2015

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Although some nurses and midwives are in the forefront of eradicating FGM this is counterbalanced by health professionals (including nurses and midwives) who condone, sanction or support the practice with some calling for medicalization of FGM as a legitimate procedure. Girls at risk need better protection and women affected need more competent and cultural care from health professionals. Health and legal systems, professional regulation and governance, and professional training require strengthening to eradicate FGM, prevent the medicalization of FGM as an acceptable procedure, and to better manage the lifelong consequences for affected girls and women.

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A mixed‐method synthesis of knowledge, experiences and attitudes of health professionals to Female Genital Mutilation

Reig-Alcaraz

Siles-González

Solano-Ruiz

2015

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Although there is little current evidence that FGM/C is practiced within the area of the European Union, the daughters of immigrants form a large group who may be subjected to FGM/C while traveling outside the European Union. Estimating the prevalence of FGM/C in Europe is complex as no standardized methods and data have existed on this intimate phenomenon . It is assumed that 180,000 girls are at risk of FGM/C in Europe.…”

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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among Women of Somali and Kurdish Origin in Finland

Koukkula

Keskimäki

Koponen

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“…Other researchers have suggested an improved method of indirect estimation of the prevalence of FGC among firstgeneration migrants based on the migrants' selection hypothesis used to correct national prevalence estimates. 7 Nevertheless, as affected immigrant populations increase in the United States, more physicians, nurses, midwives, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, among others health care providers (HCPs), whether they are aware of it or not, will be caring for women and girls with FGC. HCPs in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, OBGYN, and psychological services, especially in large, urban, inner cities, are likely to encounter women and girls who have undergone FGC (Table 1).…”

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Developing Physician Educational Competencies for the Management of Female Genital Cutting: A Call to Action

Atkinson

Geisler

2019

Journal of Women's Health

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Female genital cutting (FGC), also called female genital mutilation, is defined as ''all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural, religious, or other nontherapeutic reasons.'' FGC can have significant health consequences, including multiple physical and psychological complications, throughout the life course. Despite violating numerous human rights and existing legal prohibitions, the practice continues. In the United States, FGC is becoming increasingly prevalent, however, physicians are not routinely trained to care for these patients. Despite the evidence of the need, there is a woeful lack of training regarding FGC in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education programs. Furthermore, many health care providers (HCPs) are unaware of their mandatory reporting obligations regarding FGC under current state laws. There are no established educational competencies or training guidelines for incorporating FGC into all levels of medical education. This article establishes the need to develop competencies and underscores that models exist for undertaking this work. It also aims to engender dialog about FGC education and calls for launching an initiative to develop educational competencies to train HCPs about FGC. By integrating comprehensive, evidence-based education and training at all levels of medical education, HCPs will be able to provide high-quality, team-based, culturally sensitive care to the hundreds of thousands of affected women and girls in the United States, and work to prevent the practice from being carried out on girls who are at risk but have not yet been cut.

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Improving estimates of the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among migrants in Western countries

Cited by 29 publications

References 13 publications

A mixed‐method synthesis of knowledge, experiences and attitudes of health professionals to Female Genital Mutilation

A mixed‐method synthesis of knowledge, experiences and attitudes of health professionals to Female Genital Mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among Women of Somali and Kurdish Origin in Finland

Developing Physician Educational Competencies for the Management of Female Genital Cutting: A Call to Action

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