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What nurses need to know about female genital mutilation
Comfort Momoh1, Olamide Olufade2, Patrice Redman-Pinard2
1Female genital mutilation and public health specialist, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|May 13, 2016
Summary
Female genital mutilation/circumcision (FGM/C) is a harmful practice with no health benefits. Addressing FGM/C is crucial for women's and girls' health, requiring urology nurses' awareness of their roles.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Urology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Female genital mutilation/circumcision (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched practice in various countries.
- FGM/C poses significant health risks and offers no medical benefits.
- Addressing FGM/C is essential to meet the health needs of women and girls globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the different types of FGM/C.
- To outline the legal implications and legislative frameworks surrounding FGM/C.
- To detail the urological complications associated with FGM/C.
Main Methods:
- This article provides a comprehensive overview of FGM/C, synthesizing existing knowledge.
- It examines legal statutes and their implications relevant to FGM/C.
- It reviews documented urological complications arising from FGM/C procedures.
Main Results:
- FGM/C encompasses various procedures, each with distinct health consequences.
- Legal frameworks exist to combat FGM/C, but enforcement and understanding vary.
- Urological complications are a significant and often underreported outcome of FGM/C.
Conclusions:
- Urology nurses must be educated on FGM/C to provide sensitive and holistic care.
- Understanding the types, legal aspects, and urological complications of FGM/C is vital for healthcare providers.
- Effective care for those affected by or at risk of FGM/C requires a multidisciplinary approach informed by legal and medical expertise.
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