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

作者：Dawson Angela^*; Homer Caroline S E; Turkmani Sabera; Black Kirsten; Varol Nesrin

来源：International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2015, 131(1): 35-40.

DOI：10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.04.033

• Doctors
• Education
• Female genital mutilation
• Medical practitioners
• Systematic review

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 conceming the medicalization of FGM and reinfibulation.

• 出版日期2015-10