Living with mutilation: A qualitative study on the consequences of female genital mutilation in women's health and the healthcare system in Spain

Bravo, María del Mar Pastor; Martínez, Pilar Almansa

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2018.08.004

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“…Our findings also support a previously demonstrated need to improve prevention and detection strategies [ 21 , 47 , 50 , 54 ]. To build a relationship of trust with communities affected by FGM, healthcare providers must have an accurate understanding of the cultural background surrounding this practice, a working knowledge of the different types of FGM procedures that may be encountered and an awareness of both the acute and long-term complications.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…In addition, interviewees reported negative experiences during vaginal examinations because professionals presented facial and verbal expressions denoting significant lack of knowledge in relation to the modification of the external genitalia. This fact has also been described in prior research [ 20 , 47 , 49 ].…”

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confidence: 83%

“…In Spain, the study participants perceived a profound lack of knowledge about FGM by healthcare providers as evidenced in regional studies [ 24 , 47 ] that coincide with other European research [ 17 , 18 ]. In Valencia, less than a quarter of primary healthcare professionals correctly identified the typology of FGM, five percent correctly reported the countries where the practice is prevalent and only a third of the professionals were able to detect cases at risk of FGM [ 24 ].…”

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confidence: 93%

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Female Genital Mutilation Consequences and Healthcare Received among Migrant Women: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study

González-Timoneda

Cano

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European healthcare systems are increasingly being challenged to respond to female genital mutilation (FGM). This study explores the FGM experiences of migrant women coming from FGM-practicing countries residing in a European host country. A qualitative phenomenological study was carried out and 23 participants were included. Data were collected through 18 face-to-face open-ended interviews and a focus group and were analysed using Giorgi’s four-step phenomenological approach. Three main themes were derived: “FGM consequences”, “healthcare received” and “tackling FGM”. Participants highlighted obstetric, gynaecological and genitourinary consequences such as haemorrhages, perineal tears, caesarean delivery, risk of infection, dysmenorrhea, urinary tract infections and dysuria; consequences for sexuality, mainly, dyspareunia, loss of sexual interest and decreased quality of sexual intercourse; and psychological consequences such as loss of self-esteem, feelings of humiliation and fear of social and familial rejection. Women perceived a profound lack of knowledge about FGM from health providers and a lack of sensitive and empathetic care. Some women perceived threatening and disproportionate attitudes and reported negative experiences. Participants highlighted the importance of educating, raising awareness and improving prevention and detection strategies. The findings disclose the need to improve training and institutional plans to address structural and attitudinal barriers to health equity across migrant families in their host countries.

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Female Genital Mutilation Consequences and Healthcare Received among Migrant Women: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study

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“…On the other hand, due to the short openness of uterus of circumcised women, 10 mortality rate of babies during the time of delivery is very high. 20 …”

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“…On the other hand, due to the short openness of uterus of circumcised women, 10 mortality rate of babies during the time of delivery is very high. 20 That is why almost one out of four persons in the Horn of Africa (and similarly in the whole Africa) with their genital being circumcised, dies due to the infection in their urine and uterus organs. In addition, those women have ongoing pains and severe bleedings during their time of delivery 21 .…”

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Combating female genital mutilation in Northeast (Horn) Africa and its challenges

Arabahmadi

2020

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: This article investigates the practice of female genital mutilation as a long-held custom in the countries of North- east Africa, known as Horn of Africa, where many women in rural and urban areas are faced with different physical and psychic consequences in their future lives. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of FGM in the Horn of Africa and the traditional thinking of People about it. Methods: This study was based on descriptive analysis method. The questions of the study are (a) Why female circumcision is widely practiced in Horn of Africa; (b) What are the mental and physical consequences of female genital mutilation for the wom- en; and (c) How regional and international entities, whether governmental or NGOs, are combating this tradition. Results: This article has found out that female genital mutilation in Northeast African countries has resulted in many lifelong diseases and sexual degradation in many women and the best way to combat this tradition is to inform people by gradual (not abrupt) trainings without any insult to the beliefs of the people. Conclusion: This study reveals the Health education based on behavioral change. In doing so, the unity of policies between regional and international actors along with attracting the support of tribal elites is also needed. Keywords: Female genital mutilation; Northeast Africa; international organizations; nongovernmental organizations; gender discrimination.

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Female Genital Mutilation

Morrone

2020

Skin Disorders in Migrants

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Living with mutilation: A qualitative study on the consequences of female genital mutilation in women's health and the healthcare system in Spain

Cited by 22 publications

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Female Genital Mutilation Consequences and Healthcare Received among Migrant Women: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study

Female Genital Mutilation Consequences and Healthcare Received among Migrant Women: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study

Combating female genital mutilation in Northeast (Horn) Africa and its challenges

Female Genital Mutilation

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