A critical review to explore the knowledge and attitude of men from an FGM-practising country on the practice of FGM

Joanna Andrews

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    Abstract

    Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a human rights violation of women and girls and the practice remains prevalent worldwide (World Health Organization (WHO 2016). FGM is an emotive and sensitive subject area, making it difficult to research (Safari 2013). A UK-based study which investigated the perceptions of women who have had FGM found that spouses are influential in decision making (Safari 2013). This finding suggests that there is a need to educate men from FGM-high-prevalence countries about the complications of FGM and the support they need to give women who have suffered FGM (Safari 2013).
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)425-430
    Number of pages6
    JournalMIDIRS Midwifery Digest
    Volume31
    Issue number4
    Publication statusPublished (VoR) - 1 Dec 2021

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