Qualitative study of perinatal care experiences among Somali women and local health care professionals in Norway

Vangen, Siri; Johansen, R. Elise B.; Sundby, Johanne; Træen, Bente; Stray‐Pedersen, Babill

doi:10.1016/s0301-2115(03)00313-0

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“…Several studies in Western countries have concluded that changes in clinical practice are needed to incorporate mutilated women's perceptions and needs, and to enhance sensitivity to cross-cultural practices (Chalmers and Hashi 2000;Vangen et al 2002). Midwives and obstetricians need proper training to make them competent to manage women with FGM and they need an increased understanding of cultural backgrounds in order to provide quality care for these women (Jäger et al 2002;Vangen et al 2004;Thierfelder et al 2005;Zaidi et al 2007;Lundberg and Gerezgiher 2008;Leye et al 2008). It is important to elaborate an integrated European agenda addressing research, training for professionals, and community education (Powell et al 2004).…”

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The lower prevalence of female genital mutilation in the Netherlands: a nationwide study in Dutch midwifery practices

Korfker¹,

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Rijnders³

et al. 2012

Int J Public Health

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The lower prevalence of female genital mutilation in the Netherlands: a nationwide study in Dutch midwifery practices

Korfker¹,

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Rijnders³

et al. 2012

Int J Public Health

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“…among Sudanese women[12,34] as cited in[4], but is rarely requested by Somali women[4]. The commonly requested re-tightening after delivery by most Somali women is closing until a narrowed vaginal opening, but not to the primary infibulated state that needs a de-fibulation[4].…”

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An analysis of the implementation of laws with regard to female genital mutilation in Europe

Leye

Deblonde

García‐Añón

et al. 2007

Crime Law Soc Change

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This paper presents results of a survey on legislation regarding female genital mutilation in 15 European member states, as well as the results of a comparative analysis of the implementation of these laws in Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden and the UK. The research showed that although both criminal laws and child protection laws are implemented a number of difficulties with the implementation of these laws remain. The article suggests that efforts should primarily focus on child protection measures, but also on developing implementation strategies for criminal laws, and concludes with suggestions to overcome the obstructing factors to implement laws applicable to FGM in Europe.

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“…Among groups that have immigrated to Europe and North America, reports indicate that reinfibulation is occasionally performed even where it is prohibited by law [11].…”

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The issue of reinfibulation

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2010

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Reinfibulation is resuturing after delivery or gynecological procedures of the incised scar tissue resulting from infibulation. Despite the global fight against female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), reinfibulation of previously mutilated or circumcised women is still performed in various countries around the world. A good estimate of the prevalence of reinfibulation is difficult to obtain, but it can be inferred that 6.5-10.4million women are likely to have been reinfibulated worldwide. Women who undergo reinfibulation have little influence on the decision-making and are usually persuaded by the midwife or birth attendant to undergo the procedure immediately following labor or gynecological operation. Although medicalization of reinfibulation may reduce its immediate risks, it has no effect on the incidence of long-term risks. Reinfibulation is performed mainly for the financial benefit of the operator, and cultural values that have been perpetuated for generations. Reinfibulation has no benefits and is associated with complications for the woman and the unborn child. Its medicalization violates the medical code of ethics and should be abandoned. International and national efforts should be combined to eradicate this practice.

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Qualitative study of perinatal care experiences among Somali women and local health care professionals in Norway

Cited by 107 publications

References 17 publications

The lower prevalence of female genital mutilation in the Netherlands: a nationwide study in Dutch midwifery practices

The lower prevalence of female genital mutilation in the Netherlands: a nationwide study in Dutch midwifery practices

An analysis of the implementation of laws with regard to female genital mutilation in Europe

The issue of reinfibulation

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