Women who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting’s perceptions and experiences with healthcare providers in Paris

Azadi, Bahar; Tantet, Claire; Sylla, Fatoumata; Andro, Armelle

doi:10.1080/13691058.2021.1982010

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“…They further expressed feeling ignored when not being asked when relevant. This finding is consistent with findings in other studies [ 50 , 59 , 60 ]. In the study by Omron et al the women emphasized the importance of knowledge of the cultural setting and asking questions in a sensitive matter when caring for women with FGM.…”

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“A part of my life”. A qualitative study about perceptions of female genital mutilation and experiences of healthcare among affected women residing in Sweden

Eshraghi,

Marions,

Berger

et al. 2024

BMC Women's Health

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Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injuries to them for non-medical reasons. Due to migration, healthcare providers in high-income countries need to better understand the consequences of FGM. The aim of this study was to elucidate women’s experiences of FGM, with particular focus on perceived health consequences and experiences of healthcare received in Sweden. Methods A qualitative study was performed through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with eight women who had experienced FGM in childhood, prior to immigration to Sweden. The transcribed narratives were analyzed using content analysis. Results Three main categories were identified : “Living with FGM”, “Living with lifelong health consequences” and “Encounters with healthcare providers”. The participants highlighted the motives behind FGM and their mothers’ ambivalence in the decision process. Although the majority of participants had undergone FGM type 3, the most severe type of FGM, the lifelong health consequences were diverse. Poor knowledge about FGM, insulting attitude, and lack of sensitive care were experienced when seeking healthcare in Sweden. Conclusions Our findings indicate that FGM is a complex matter causing a diversity in perceived health consequences in women affected. Increased knowledge and awareness about FGM among healthcare providers in Sweden is of utmost importance. Further, this subject needs to be addressed in the healthcare encounter in a professional way.

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“A part of my life”. A qualitative study about perceptions of female genital mutilation and experiences of healthcare among affected women residing in Sweden

Eshraghi,

Marions,

Berger

et al. 2024

BMC Women's Health

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“…One woman interviewed reported that most of the professionals who treated her did not discuss the issue during the gynecological examination. This silence surrounding FGM in Western countries often leads to dissatisfaction among affected women toward healthcare professionals, as expressed by one woman interviewed who reported a lack of options for her in Public Health Services [ 25 , 27 , 30 ].…”

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“…Three of the four women interviewed were unaware of the type of mutilation they had suffered and that reconstructive surgery was performed in Spain. This might be attributed to insufficient information provided by healthcare professionals [ 25 , 27 ]. The professionals interviewed acknowledged the lack of training in dealing with this problem [ 58 ] and concurred that there is a need to provide better training and facilitate access to available resources, particularly among obstetricians and pediatricians.…”

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“…Regarding the term used to refer to this practice by women, they might reject using words like “FGM” that they feel are imposed outside their community [ 25 , 30 ]. In our study, the Spanish woman used the harshest term, referring to it as a “ harmful practice ,” and she was the most aware of the consequences of the practice on her health among all interviewed women.…”

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“…Various qualitative studies have investigated the perceptions of women who suffered FGM and live in Western countries [ [25] , [26] , [27] , [28] , [29] , [30] , [31] ]. The studies found that these women usually receive poor care due to the lack of empathy, experience, attitudes, and knowledge of health professionals [ 32 ].…”

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Female genital mutilation in the Canary Islands: A qualitative study on the perspectives of women and healthcare professionals

Correa-Ventura,

Mahtani-Chugani,

Báez-Quintana

2023

Heliyon

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Female genital mutilation/cutting in women delivering in France: An observational national study

Cinelli,

Lelong,

Lesclingand

et al. 2024

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectiveInternational migration from source countries has meant that clinicians in high income countries, that is, receiving countries, are increasingly caring for affected women affected by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of FGM/C among women at childbirth, and its association with pregnancy outcomes.MethodsThis was an observational study using data from a cross‐sectional population‐based study from the French National Perinatal Survey of 2021 (ENP) conducted in all maternity units in mainland France and including all women delivering a live birth during 1 week in March 2021 (N = 10 928). We estimated the FGM/C prevalence using (i) the diagnosed cases and (ii) the indirect prevalence estimated by UNICEF in each source country. We compared population characteristics and perinatal outcomes between women diagnosed with FGM/C and two groups: (i) women originating in source countries and diagnosed as without FGM/C and (ii) all women without diagnosis of FGM/C whatever the country of birth.ResultsDiagnosed prevalence of FGM/C was 95% (95% CI: 0.78–1.14] and the indirect computed estimation prevalence was estimated at 1.53% (95% CI: 1.31–1.77) in 113 and 183 women, respectively. Labor and delivery outcomes were globally similar in women with FGM/C and the other two groups. Only episiotomy was more frequently performed in women with FGM/C than in the other two groups.ConclusionIn receiving countries, obstetric outcomes of women with FGM/C can be similar to those of other women, which does not preclude need of further research and training to provide the most appropriate care, including enhanced attention to diagnosis.

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Women who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting’s perceptions and experiences with healthcare providers in Paris

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

“A part of my life”. A qualitative study about perceptions of female genital mutilation and experiences of healthcare among affected women residing in Sweden

“A part of my life”. A qualitative study about perceptions of female genital mutilation and experiences of healthcare among affected women residing in Sweden

Female genital mutilation in the Canary Islands: A qualitative study on the perspectives of women and healthcare professionals

Female genital mutilation/cutting in women delivering in France: An observational national study

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