What interventions are effective to prevent or respond to female genital mutilation? A review of existing evidence from 2008–2020

DJ Matanda, N Van Eekert, M Croce-Galis… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
As the final decade of acceleration towards zero new cases of Female Genital Mutilation
(FGM, SDG Target 5.3) by 2030 has begun, increasing the rigour, relevance, and utility of …

Exploring barriers to seeking health care among Kenyan Somali women with female genital mutilation: a qualitative study

S Kimani, CW Kabiru, J Muteshi, J Guyo - BMC international health and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a cultural practice associated with
health consequences, women rights and deprivation of dignity. Despite FGM/C-related …

Effectiveness of health education intervention on intention not to perform female genital mutilation/cutting in the future among key decision-makers: a systematic …

W Seifu, TA Yadeta, GS Argaw, EW Abebe, AS Abdi… - BMC Women's …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a form of gender-based
violence that has negative health consequences. The decision to perform FGM/C is often …

Female genital Mutilation: knowledge and skills of health professionals

B Molina-Gallego, L Mordillo-Mateos, GM de Corral… - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any process that injures female genitals for
non-medical reasons and is a violation of women's human rights. An important number of …

Management of female genital mutilation/cutting-related obstetric complications: a training evaluation

K Nordmann, AB Subirón-Valera, M King… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Although female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a prevalent practice in Liberia,
healthcare workers lack the capacity to provide adequate care for FGM/C survivors …

Labiaplasty in minors: medicalizing mutilation?

RL Walden, J Abdulcadir, BD Earp - Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024 - Springer
Labial hypertrophy, which lacks an accepted definition, is generally understood to refer to
morphological and aesthetic characteristics of the labia believed to deviate from a perceived …

Nurses and health professionals facing female genital mutilation: a qualitative study

MI Ugarte-Gurrutxaga, V Mazoteras-Pardo… - BMC nursing, 2023 - Springer
Background Transnational migratory movements make Spain a country with a very diverse
population, including women and girls from countries where Female Genital Mutilation …

Facilitating factors of professional health practice regarding female genital mutilation: a qualitative study

MI Ugarte-Gurrutxaga, B Molina-Gallego… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Introduction: According to figures released by UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund),
more than 200 million girls and women have suffered female genital mutilation (FGM) in 30 …

Cluster randomised trial of a health system strengthening approach applying person-centred communication for the prevention of female genital mutilation in Guinea …

MD Balde, PM Ndavi, V Mochache, AM Soumah… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction There is limited evidence on effective health systems interventions for
preventing female genital mutilation (FGM). This study tested a two-level intervention …

[HTML][HTML] Economic status, a salient motivator for medicalisation of FGM in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or reality from 13 national demographic health surveys

IO Morhason-Bello, AF Fagbamigbe, YO Kareem… - SSM-Population …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM) and its medicalisation remain a
challenge in sub-Sahara African (SSA). Early identification of at-risk women might help in …