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

Abstract

On the basis of this study, we can conclude that FGM is a serious clinical problem in Europe for migrant women from risk countries for FGM. These women should receive extra attention from obstetricians and midwives during childbirth, since almost half are mutilated and FGM involves a risk of complications during delivery for both women and children.

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

“…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).…”

“…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…”

“…For example, the survey of Dutch midwives reported that in 2008 they cared for 470 women with FGM from a total 1,188 women from countries where FGM is practiced. This resulted in an estimated FGM prevalence rate of 40% in women from countries where FGM is prevalent (Korfker, et al, 2012). In Tamoddon et al (2006) study it was found that 79% of Swedish midwife participants had met a woman presenting with FGM.…”

“…This review found that protocols on documentation and reporting were not clear and this was implicated in the underreporting of FGM in the Netherlands (Korfker, et al, 2012). The RCM survey of midwives in the UK found that 24% reported that their National Health Service Trust did not collect data on FGM and 48% said they did not know if their Trust collected data (Stockdale & Fyle, 2012).…”

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

“…Thus far the proportion of women with FGM/C has been based on three main methods of evaluation: a) applying the prevalence found in the country of origin; b) experts' knowledge or hypotheses (Gallard 1995;Andro and Lesclingand 2007;Johnsdotter et al 2009); and c) reporting by medical professionals (Korfker et al 2012;Equality Now et al 2012;Hänselmann et al 2011;Bund der Frauenärzte et al 2005;Jager et al 2002;Herschderfer and Buitendijk 2012). Among the main nationalities from FGM/C-practicing countries around 70,000 women aged 16 and over and 5,500 girls under 16 may be mutilated or at risk.…”