A systematic review of doctors' experiences and needs to support the care of women with female genital mutilation

Dawson, A; Homer, CSE; Turkmani, S; Black, K; Varol, N

A systematic review of doctors' experiences and needs to support the care of women with female genital mutilation

Dawson, A

Homer, CSE

Turkmani, S

Black, K Varol, N

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2015, 131 (1), pp. 35 - 40
Issue Date:: 2015-10-01

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dc.contributor.author	Dawson, A https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0926-2202	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Homer, CSE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7454-3011	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Turkmani, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7819-5061	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Black, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Varol, N	en_US
dc.date.available	2015-06-04	en_US
dc.date.issued	2015-10-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2015, 131 (1), pp. 35 - 40	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0020-7292	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/36522
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/36515
dc.description.abstract	© 2015 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia or other injury for non-therapeutic reasons. Little is known about the knowledge and skills of doctors who care for affected women and their practice in relation to FGM. Objectives To examine the FGM experiences and educational needs of doctors. Search strategy A structured search of five bibliographic databases was undertaken to identify peer-reviewed research literature published in English between 2004 and 2014 using the keywords "female genital mutilation," "medical," "doctors," "education," and "training." Selection criteria Observational, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental descriptive studies were suitable for inclusion. Data collection and analysis A narrative synthesis of the study findings was undertaken and themes were identified. Main results Ten papers were included in the review, three of which were from low-income countries. The analysis identified three themes: knowledge and attitudes, FGM-related medical practices, and education and training. Conclusions There is a need for improved education and training to build knowledge and skills, and to change attitudes concerning the medicalization of FGM and reinfibulation.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.04.033	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Genital Diseases, Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Circumcision, Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Attitude of Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Physicians	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.title	A systematic review of doctors' experiences and needs to support the care of women with female genital mutilation	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	1	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	131	en_US
utslib.for	1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - WHO CC
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	1	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	131	en_US

Abstract:

© 2015 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia or other injury for non-therapeutic reasons. Little is known about the knowledge and skills of doctors who care for affected women and their practice in relation to FGM. Objectives To examine the FGM experiences and educational needs of doctors. Search strategy A structured search of five bibliographic databases was undertaken to identify peer-reviewed research literature published in English between 2004 and 2014 using the keywords "female genital mutilation," "medical," "doctors," "education," and "training." Selection criteria Observational, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental descriptive studies were suitable for inclusion. Data collection and analysis A narrative synthesis of the study findings was undertaken and themes were identified. Main results Ten papers were included in the review, three of which were from low-income countries. The analysis identified three themes: knowledge and attitudes, FGM-related medical practices, and education and training. Conclusions There is a need for improved education and training to build knowledge and skills, and to change attitudes concerning the medicalization of FGM and reinfibulation.

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