Female genital mutilation: What nurses need to know
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Kirsten Turkington, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AFN-BC, CEN
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- North Scottsdale Health, PLLC, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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Abstract
Female Genital Manipulation (FGM) is recognized as a significant worldwide human rights concern that is based on outdated societal, religious and ethnic beliefs. FGM, however, is not a foreign issue. FGM is also an unfortunate reality in the United States. The World Health Organization defines FGM as any ceremonial or nonmedical alteration of the female genitals. In the United States, while it is a felony to perform FGM on a girl younger than 18 years of age, there is currently no federal legal penalty for people who allow their daughters to return to their home country to have FGC performed. Additionally, twenty-two states in the U.S. do not have any legislation against FGM, making this a tremendous forensic and public health concern in the US. The author completed a convenience survey of 100 Registered Nurses in the United States. This presentation will review the historical background of FGM, discuss the clinical framework to identify and advocate for FGM patients, and discuss nursing roles to positively impact state and federal policy changes. The author’s intention is increased clinical awareness, progress in Forensic Nurse discussions and support of public policy change to improve all FGM patient outcomes regarding this women’s health issue.
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Primary presenter, 90 minute session
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2020-01-07T17:17:07Z
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Format | Text-based Document |
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Evidence Level | Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized) |
Research Approach | Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice |
Keywords | Forensic Nursing; Global Health; Women's Health; Violence Against Women |
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Name | International Conference of Forensic Nursing Science and Practice |
Host | International Association of Forensic Nurses |
Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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