Female Genital Mutilation

This blog is used as a method of presenting our NRSG 3225 "Exploring Nursing Issues" assignment. Our topic is Female Genital Mutilation.

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Thursday, 17 February 2011

Background about female genital mutilation

What Is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? Procedures that alter or injure female genitalia for non-medical reasons No health benefits for ...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Why is this a nursing issue/ problem?

This is a nursing issue/ problem because: There are no health benefits for performing FGM, only harm is caused to girls and women who under...

What is the work that has been done to date about this issue?

The work that has been done to date is: UK 1985: FGM is an illegal process and if a person is found to be carrying out this act, he / sh...

What are the possible solutions to this problem?

Some possible solutions are: Providing a framework for the care for women with FGM, to be implemented by each European Union Member State (...

What steps need to be taken to change nursing practice as a result of your inquiry?

Nurses must: research, learn and understand the cultural beliefs that guide such practices e.g. female genital mutilation “guara...

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NRSG 3225 Spring 2011: Female Genital Mutilation: Group members: Patricia, Hajra, Manpreet, & Krystel

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