Addressing female genital mutilation in Europe: a scoping review of approaches to participation, prevention, protection, and provision of services
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Authors
Baillot, Helen
Murray, Nina
Connelly, Elaine
Howard, Natasha
Issue Date
2018-02-08
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
FGM , Female Genital Cutting , Gender Based Violence , Europe
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Abstract
Background:
Public and policy attention to female genital mutilation (FGM) in diaspora communities has increased in Europe, but research remains limited and misinformation abounds. As a first step to addressing these issues, this study explored FGM prevention and response interventions in Europe, using a scoping literature review and key informant interviews.
Methods:
A scoping study design was selected, using Arksey and O’Malley’s six-stage scoping framework to review identified sources. Key informant interviews were used to inform and add depth to literature findings. Findings were summarised thematically, guided by the Scottish Government’s ‘4Ps’ framework for tackling violence against women (i.e. participation, prevention, protection, providing services).
Results:
Seventy literature sources, of 1095 screened, plus 16 individual and 3 group interview sources were included. Several countries have developed promising interventions supporting FGM resistance and recovery. However, gaps remain including community participation, professional knowledge and linkages, and evaluation of approaches.
Conclusions:
This scoping review is an initial attempt to describe available primary evidence on European initiatives responding to FGM. Further research is required to determine whether interventions are effective, while policy and practice development must be shaped and driven by the experiences, needs, and views of affected communities.
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Citation
Baillot, H., Murray, N., Connelly, E., & Howard, N. (2018). Addressing female genital mutilation in Europe: a scoping review of approaches to participation, prevention, protection, and provision of services. International journal for equity in health, 17(1), 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-017-0713-9
Publisher
International Journal For Equity In Health