Increasing Certified Nurse‐Midwives’ Confidence in Managing the Obstetric Care of Women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Jacoby, Susan; Smith, Amy

doi:10.1111/j.1542-2011.2012.00262.x

Cited by 42 publications

(66 citation statements)

References 19 publications

(40 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The two studies reported on educational interventions for healthcare providers aimed at increasing caregivers’ knowledge on FGM and related health consequences [11, 12]. Details of each of these studies are provided below.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interventions for healthcare providers to improve treatment and prevention of female genital mutilation: a systematic review

Balfour

Abdulcadir

Say

et al. 2016

BMC Health Serv Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundStudies on healthcare providers’ awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding female genital mutilation (FGM) have shown a lack of awareness of the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of FGM. Our objective was to systematically review the literature on interventions improving healthcare providers’ capacities of prevention and treatment of FGM.MethodsSystematic review of the published and grey literature on interventions aimed at improving healthcare providers’ capacities of prevention and treatment of FGM (1995–2015). Outcomes observed were knowledge and attitudes about FGM, medicalization, and prevention.ResultsOnly two studies met our inclusion criteria. They reported on educational interventions aimed at increasing caregivers’ knowledge on FGM. One was conducted with 59 providers, in Mali; the other one with 11 certified nurse-midwives in the United States. The studies report basic statistics regarding the improvement of healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitude on FGM and medicalization of the practice. Neither conducted multivariable analysis nor evaluated the training effects on the quality of the care offered, the clinical outcomes and the satisfaction of women attended, and prevention.ConclusionAs health care providers are essential in prevention and treatment of FGM, developing effective interventions is crucial.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12913-016-1674-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interventions for healthcare providers to improve treatment and prevention of female genital mutilation: a systematic review

Balfour

Abdulcadir

Say

et al. 2016

BMC Health Serv Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Table 2 indicates the themes by paper. (Berggren, et al, 2004) 3 3 3 (Hess, 2010) 3 3 (Isman, et al, 2013) 3 3 3 (Jacoby & Smith, 2013) 3 (Korfker, et al, 2012) 3 (Lazar, et al, 2013) 3 3 (Leval, et al, 2004) 3 (Tamaddon, et al, 2006) 3 3 3 (Widmark, et al, 2002) 3 3 3 (Zaidi, et al, 2007) 3…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Of the 10 papers included in the review, there were four that employed qualitative methods (Berggren et al, 2004;Isman et al, 2013;Lazar et al, 2013;Leval et al, 2004), five used a quantitative survey design (Jacoby & Smith, 2013;Korfker et al, 2012;Tamaddon et al, 2006;Widmark et al, 2002;Zaidi et al, 2007) and one used a survey design that also collected qualitative data. Eight papers were from HIC and two provided data about midwives in LMIC (Berggren, et al, 2004;Isman, et al, 2013).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The study by Jacoby et al (2013) involved the development and evaluation of an FGM education program for American midwives that included the opportunity to practice deͲinfibulation and repair using simulated pelvic models. On completion of the program, midwives reported increased confidence in their ability to provide culturally competent care to women with infibulation.…”

Section: Training Experiences and Needsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Evidence to inform education, training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: A review of global experience

et al. 2015

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: to identify how midwives in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and high income countries (HIC) care for women with female genital mutilation (FGM), their perceived challenges and what professional development and workplace strategies might better support midwives to provide appropriate quality care.Design: an integrative review involving a narrative synthesis of the literature was undertaken to include peer reviewed research literature published between 2004 and 2014.Findings: ten papers were included in the review, two from LMIC and eight from HIC. A lack of technical knowledge and limited cultural competency was identified, as well as socioͲcultural challenges in the abandonment process of the practice, particularly in LMIC settings. Training in the area of FGM was limited. One study reported the outcomes of an education initiative that was found to be beneficial.Key conclusions: professional education and training, a working environment supported by guidelines and responsive policy and community education, are necessary to enable midwives to improve the care of women with FGM and advocate against the practice.Implications for practice: Improved opportunities for midwives to learn about FGM and receive advice and support, alongside opportunities for collaborative practice in contexts that enable the effective reporting of FGM to authorities, may be beneficial and require further investigation.

show abstract

“…As identified elsewhere, the inclusion of these wider facets when considering the particular situation of women is crucial for health care professionals as 'FGM is a subject that requires specific cultural expertise to facilitate communication, counselling, care and prevention' (Balfour, et al 2016, p5). Jacoby and Smith (2013), in a study concerned with testing an educational intervention, and which included a cultural broker (a women from a similar culture who had experienced FGM) further echo the centrality of cultural understanding in fostering care that is delivered in a 'compassionate and nonjudgemental manner' (p455).…”

Section: Page 9 Of 21mentioning

confidence: 99%

“Don’t judge me”: narratives of living with FGM

Recchia

McGarry

2017

IJHRH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to facilitate a participant led arts-based workshop for survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) in order to explore their experiences and impact of FGM on health and wellbeing, and to use the artefacts to inform development of an e-learning resource. Design/methodology/approach The study utilised a creative narrative approach which included the sharing of personal stories, the creation of pottery models and the sharing of artefacts. A narrative approach was chosen as the methodology for the study as narratives are now well established within qualitative research as a meaningful way in which the voices of participants take precedence over those of the researcher. Six women who are living with FGM agreed to take part. Findings The composition of the workshop essentially encompassed two main strands: the creation of a persona and sharing artefacts. These are described in detail with supplementary images included wherever appropriate. The authors have not attempted to present the findings of the workshop from the perspective of the researcher but have rather enabled the findings to speak for themselves. Research limitations/implications There is a paucity of studies which have explored women’s experiences of living with FGM and the impact on health and well-being. The findings suggest that there is further scope for research and practice development which examines the impact of education on professional’s approaches to FGM. Originality/value This study and the wider focus towards the impact of FGM beyond the physical or procedural aspects of FGM offer a contribution to the evolving evidence base in this field.

show abstract

Increasing Certified Nurse‐Midwives’ Confidence in Managing the Obstetric Care of Women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Cited by 42 publications

References 19 publications

Interventions for healthcare providers to improve treatment and prevention of female genital mutilation: a systematic review

Interventions for healthcare providers to improve treatment and prevention of female genital mutilation: a systematic review

Evidence to inform education, training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: A review of global experience

“Don’t judge me”: narratives of living with FGM

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About