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Clinical Features Associated with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Pilot Longitudinal Study.
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Journal of clinical medicine [J Clin Med] 2020 Jul 22; Vol. 9 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 22. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- (1) Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is associated with physical and psychological complications. However, there is scarce literature on how women with FGM/C respond to treatment interventions. (2) Methods: In the present pilot longitudinal study, we assessed changes in general psychopathology (Symptom Check List-90-R), sexual functioning and distress (Female Sexual Function Index, Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised, and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) female sexual dysfunction criteria), body image (Body Shape Questionnaire), and sexual body image (Female Genital Self-Image Scale) in a sample of n = 15 women with FGM/C before and after reconstructive surgery. (3) Results: Sexual distress was significantly improved following surgery. We also observed an improvement in general psychopathology and genital self-image. However, sexual function was not improved. (4) Conclusions: These results provide evidence for the benefits of reconstructive surgery on sexual distress in women with FGM/C. The impact of surgery on sexual function cannot be conclusively evaluated.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2077-0383
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of clinical medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32707951
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9082340