scholarly journals Health care providers' and mothers' perceptions about the medicalization of female genital mutilation or cutting in Egypt: A cross-sectional qualitative study [Arabic]

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omaima El-Gibaly ◽  
Mirette Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Female Genital

scholarly journals Attitudes of health care providers regarding female genital mutilation and its medicalization in Guinea

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0249998
Author(s):  
Mamadou Dioulde Balde ◽  
Sarah O’Neill ◽  
Alpha Oumar Sall ◽  
Mamadou Bailo Balde ◽  
Anne Marie Soumah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Female Genital

Background Guinea has a high prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) (95%) and it is a major concern affecting the health and the welfare of women and girls. Population-based surveys suggest that health care providers are implicated in carrying out the practice (medicalization). To understand the attitudes of health care providers related to FGM and its medicalization as well as the potential role of the health sector in addressing this practice, a study was conducted in Guinea to inform the development of an intervention for the health sector to prevent and respond to this harmful practice. Methodology Formative research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative in-depth interviews with health care providers and other key informants as well as questionnaires with 150 health care providers. Data collection was carried out in the provinces of Faranah and Labé and in the capital, Conakry. Results The majority of health care providers participating in this study were opposed to FGM and its medicalization. Survey data showed that 94% believed that it was a serious problem; 89% felt that it violated the rights of girls and women and 81% supported criminalization. However, within the health sector, there is no enforcement or accountability to the national law banning the practice. Despite opposition to the practice, many (38%) felt that FGM limited promiscuity and 7% believed that it was a good practice. Conclusion Health care providers could have an important role in communicating with patients and passing on prevention messages that can contribute to the abandonment of the practice. Understanding their beliefs is a key step in developing these approaches.

scholarly journals Female genital mutilation: an update for primary health-care professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikhilesh Todkari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Female Genital

ABSTRACT Female genital mutilation (FGM) has historically been seen as a health concern limited to women living in other parts of the world. However, with the rising number of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, countries like New Zealand, Australia and Europe have seen a surge in the number of women and girls affected by FGM seeking medical care. This topic is increasingly becoming relevant to primary health-care providers in this country and therefore a good understanding of this practice is important.

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 Perspective of Healthcare Providers using Reproductive Smart Mobile Application in Jakarta: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Wiweko ◽  
Aida Riyanti ◽  
Shanty Olivia ◽  
Muhammad Priangga ◽  
Vita Silvana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Maternal Health Service ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Smart Mobile

Abstract Objective : Our study aimed to evaluate the perspectives of health care providers of JAKPROS ( Jakarta Reproduksi Sehat ) application that is used to improve the maternal health service. This descriptive qualitative study engaged 16 healthcare providers from two sub-district hospitals. The participants were selected using purposive sampling and cross-sectional design. Participant were asked to fill the written informed consent.Data were collected by in-depth discussion of a list of selected questions in a focus group discussion. Results: Most health care providers used paper-based systems in their hospitals.They said that it was very helpful in helping them communicate with their patients and provide information. The application has many benefits that help doctors provide the best service for patients during pregnancy.The use and adoption of app is needed to make a further improvements in the healthcare system. This study will help improve the application for more widespread use in a greater number of hospitals. JAKPROS made healthcare provider easier to communicate and track patient’s health. This app also assist patients related to the doctor’s schedule, health information, and nearest hospital.

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.

scholarly journals Living with FGM: Improving Knowledge and Skills of Health Care Providers in Iraqi Kurdistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Mahmoudi
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Iraqi Kurdistan ◽  
Physical Care ◽  
Female Genital

Abstract Background: Despite the high prevalence of female genital mutilation in many settings and the health consequences associated with it, many healthcare providers have limited knowledge of female genital mutilation and limited skills for preventing and managing related complications. With Knowledge of this Important matter aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of TOT workshops on the knowledge and skills of social workers working with girls and women affected by FGM.Methods: To demonstrate the findings, a quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pre and post-assessment. There were 44 participants who worked with FGM victims across Iraqi Kurdistan. Socio-demographic details of the participants who have collected knowledge on psychosexual and physical care, psychosexual skills, and referral programs were assessed using a continuum scale of 0 to 4. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out for the analysis.Results: The results showed that participants' knowledge and skills improved in relation to psychosexual and physical care for girls and women living with FGM and referral programs for them. The paired sample t-test carried showed a significant increase in knowledge among participants in psychosexual and physical care for girls and women living with FGM (f=9.25, df=1, P=.001), Psychosexual skills (f=-8.20, df=1, P=.001), and FGM victims referral Programs (t=12.95, df=1, P=.001). Follow-up test also showed that these changes were constant from post-test to follow-up.Conclusions: Preparing the social workers on the integration of physical and psychosocial care for girls and women living with FGM in their existing activities would equip them in providing holistic care for them in addressing the emerging psychosexual problems.

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