1. A systematic review of doctors' experiences and needs to support the care of women with female genital mutilation.
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Dawson, Angela, Homer, Caroline S.E., Turkmani, Sabera, Black, Kirsten, and Varol, Nesrin
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SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PHYSICIANS , *FEMALE genital mutilation , *MEDICAL practice , *MEDICAL publishing , *MEDICALIZATION , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *CLINICAL competence , *FEMALE reproductive organ diseases , *HEALTH attitudes , *MEDICAL personnel , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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