Research gaps in the care of women with female genital mutilation: An analysis

J. Abdulcadir; M. I. Rodriguez; L. Say

doi:10.1111/1471-0528.13217

Research gaps in the care of women with female genital mutilation: An analysis

J. Abdulcadir, M. I. Rodriguez, L. Say

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Abstract

Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitals for non-therapeutic reasons. They can have negative psychosexual and health consequences that need specific care. In this paper, we review some key knowledge gaps in the clinical care of women with FGM, focusing on obstetric outcomes, surgical interventions (defibulation and clitoral reconstruction), and the skills and training of healthcare professionals involved in the prevention and management of FGM. We identify research priorities to improve the evidence necessary to establish guidelines for the best multidisciplinary care, communication, and prevention, and to improve health-promotion measures for women with FGM.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	294-303
Number of pages	10
Journal	BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume	122
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.13217
State	Published - Feb 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Clitoral reconstruction
defibulation
female genital cutting
female genital mutilation
female genital mutilation/cutting
obstetric outcome

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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