Commentary: What should referral pathways have to improve healthcare experiences of women with female genital mutilation in Australia?

Abstract Background We examined the evidence derived from healthcare professionals’ interfacing with women with female genital mutilation (FGM) to comprehend the referral pathways available to these women in Australia. Main body Clinicians encountered FGM-related complications that included ruptured...

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Autores principales:	Carolyne Njue, Edward K. Ameyaw, Bright O. Ahinkorah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Samuel Kimani
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Publicado:	BMC 2021
Materias:	Female genital mutilation Female circumcision Referral pathways FGM-related care and management Australia Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/468ed97ca8b74fd0900cc7c3374eb2c9
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:468ed97ca8b74fd0900cc7c3374eb2c92021-11-14T12:31:31ZCommentary: What should referral pathways have to improve healthcare experiences of women with female genital mutilation in Australia?10.1186/s12978-021-01274-w1742-4755https://doaj.org/article/468ed97ca8b74fd0900cc7c3374eb2c92021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01274-whttps://doaj.org/toc/1742-4755Abstract Background We examined the evidence derived from healthcare professionals’ interfacing with women with female genital mutilation (FGM) to comprehend the referral pathways available to these women in Australia. Main body Clinicians encountered FGM-related complications that included ruptured bladder and total urinary incontinence. Midwives and paediatricians indicated a lack of referral pathways for FGM, but used their discretion to refer such cases to social work departments, obstetric/gynaecological units, child protection service providers, psychological counsellors and surgeons. The continuum of care for women with FGM is characterised by inadequate and lack of clear referral pathways. This underscores the need to develop and strengthen referral pathways in response to physical, birthing and psychological complications of women with FGM to improve their care experiences in Australia. Short conclusion Capacity building initiatives on FGM-prevention and care for trainees and practising health providers and community involvement in high burden areas/populations should be implemented to promote uptake and utilization of the referral services. Provision of infrastructural support, including clinical management tools, job aids, posters, referral algorithms and electronic patient records with "drop-down menus" for referral sites for health complications of FGM to reinforce the providers’ efforts are critical.Carolyne NjueEdward K. AmeyawBright O. AhinkorahAbdul-Aziz SeiduSamuel KimaniBMCarticleFemale genital mutilationFemale circumcisionReferral pathwaysFGM-related care and managementAustraliaGynecology and obstetricsRG1-991ENReproductive Health, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2021)
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topic	Female genital mutilation Female circumcision Referral pathways FGM-related care and management Australia Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991
spellingShingle	Female genital mutilation Female circumcision Referral pathways FGM-related care and management Australia Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991 Carolyne Njue Edward K. Ameyaw Bright O. Ahinkorah Abdul-Aziz Seidu Samuel Kimani Commentary: What should referral pathways have to improve healthcare experiences of women with female genital mutilation in Australia?
description	Abstract Background We examined the evidence derived from healthcare professionals’ interfacing with women with female genital mutilation (FGM) to comprehend the referral pathways available to these women in Australia. Main body Clinicians encountered FGM-related complications that included ruptured bladder and total urinary incontinence. Midwives and paediatricians indicated a lack of referral pathways for FGM, but used their discretion to refer such cases to social work departments, obstetric/gynaecological units, child protection service providers, psychological counsellors and surgeons. The continuum of care for women with FGM is characterised by inadequate and lack of clear referral pathways. This underscores the need to develop and strengthen referral pathways in response to physical, birthing and psychological complications of women with FGM to improve their care experiences in Australia. Short conclusion Capacity building initiatives on FGM-prevention and care for trainees and practising health providers and community involvement in high burden areas/populations should be implemented to promote uptake and utilization of the referral services. Provision of infrastructural support, including clinical management tools, job aids, posters, referral algorithms and electronic patient records with "drop-down menus" for referral sites for health complications of FGM to reinforce the providers’ efforts are critical.
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author	Carolyne Njue Edward K. Ameyaw Bright O. Ahinkorah Abdul-Aziz Seidu Samuel Kimani
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title	Commentary: What should referral pathways have to improve healthcare experiences of women with female genital mutilation in Australia?
title_short	Commentary: What should referral pathways have to improve healthcare experiences of women with female genital mutilation in Australia?
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Commentary: What should referral pathways have to improve healthcare experiences of women with female genital mutilation in Australia?

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