scholarly journals Emotional Health Work of Women With Female Genital Cutting Prior to Reproductive Health Care Encounters

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110492
Author(s):  
Danielle Jacobson ◽  
Daniel Grace ◽  
Janice Boddy ◽  
Gillian Einstein
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Female Genital Cutting ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Reproductive Health Care ◽  
Health Care Experiences ◽  
Genital Cutting ◽  
Female Genital

We used institutional ethnography to explore the social relations that shaped the reproductive health care experiences of women with female genital cutting. Interviews with eight women revealed that they engaged in discourse that opposed the practices of cutting female genitals as a human-rights violation. This discourse worked to protect those affected by the practices, but also stigmatized female genital cutting, making participants anticipate experiencing stigmatization during health care. Women’s engagement in this discourse shaped their emotional health work to prepare for such encounters. This work included navigating feelings of worry, shame, and courage to understand what to expect during their own appointment; learning from family/friends’ experiences; and seeking a clinic with the reputation of best care for women with female genital cutting. It is important to strive for more inclusive health care in which women do not have to engage in emotional health work to prepare for their clinical encounters.

scholarly journals The long-term reproductive health consequences of female genital cutting in rural Gambia: a community-based survey

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 643-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Morison ◽  
Caroline Scherf ◽  
Gloria Ekpo ◽  
Katie Paine ◽  
Beryl West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Female Genital Cutting ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Genital Cutting ◽  
Female Genital

Female Genital Cutting and the Health Care Provider’s Dilemma: A Case Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Blanton
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Female Genital Cutting ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Genital Cutting ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Female Genital

According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2010), 100–140 million women have been subjected to some form of female genital mutilation, also called female genital cutting (FGC). WHO (2010) defines FGC as any “procedure involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons” (para. 1). To provide culturally sensitive quality health care, providers must have a basic understanding of the types of FGC, the cultural implications associated with FGC, the physical and emotional sequelae of FGC, and the legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding FGC.

scholarly journals Medicalization of Female Genital Cutting in Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria: The Implication for Health Care Provision in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
I. Ikechukwu ◽  
E.C. Isah ◽  
S.E. Ehinze
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Female Genital Cutting ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Genital Cutting ◽  
Female Genital

Background: Female genital cutting (FGC) affects over 200 million girls and women globally. It is inimical to health and increasingly being performed by healthcare providers. Medicalization of FGC is proposed by its proponents to reduce and prevent the incidence of its complications and though perceived to be safer, it is unethical and unjustifiable. This study assessed medicalization of FGC in Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State and made recommendations geared towards ending its practice.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among reproductive age women (15 – 44 years) selected using multi-stage sampling. Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to obtain quantitative data from 502 women while a focus group discussion guide was used to obtain qualitative data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and by themes. Results were presented as tables and narratives.Results: Prevalence of FGC was 277 (55.2%), of which 223 (80.5%) were medicalized. The mean age of cutting was 16.8 ± 5.46 years and nurses performed majority 220 (79.4%) of them. Few 44 (8.8%) of the respondents were aware of possible complications of FGC. Qualitative findings indicated that FGC is still being practiced with nurses being reported as major practitioners.Conclusion: Despite concerted efforts to eliminate FGC, its practice is still propagated with increasing heath workers as practitioners. Advocacy and health education for women and girls as well as training and retraining of health care providers is imperative to check this trend.

Health of Immigrant and Refugee Women

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniyizhai Annamalai
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Female Genital Cutting ◽  
Migrant Women ◽  
Genital Cutting ◽  
Female Genital

Providers encounter increasingly diverse patient populations, as migration of people continues to increase worldwide. Health of migrant women is influenced by factors before migration as well as those affecting the migratory process and resettlement. Cultural factors influence patient beliefs and attitudes toward all facets of reproductive health including contraception. Providers may also encounter sequelae of traditional practices such as female genital cutting. Migrant women may be at a higher risk of violence both due to intimate partner violence and risks encountered during migration. They are also at risk for psychological sequelae resulting from stressors before and after displacement. Posttraumatic stress disorder prevalence is higher compared to local populations. Whereas migrants still carry a high burden of infectious disease, chronic health conditions are becoming increasingly common in many groups. Healthcare providers with an awareness of health issues faced by migrants can contribute to improving overall health of migrants and ease the process of resettlement for these people. This review contains 53 references, 1 figure, and 10 tables. Key Words: female genital cutting, immigrant, intestinal parasites, intimate partner violence, migration, nutrition, posttraumatic stress disorder, refugee, reproductive health, tuberculosis

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