@article{ref1,
title="Female genital mutilation/cutting related to reproductive health needs during pregnancy and birth",
journal="Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing",
year="2024",
author="Hawkins, Summer Sherburne",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) is a human rights violation and a form of gender-based violence. Yet it is estimated that more than 230 million women and girls globally and over half a million women and girls living in the United States have been subjected to FGM/C or are at risk. Due to rising rates of immigration to the United States, it is more likely that health care providers will encounter patients subjected to FGM/C. In this column, I review clinicians' knowledge of and experience in delivering care to women with FGM/C, patient experiences, the role of clinical guidelines, screening, research gaps, laws, and data. I conclude with recommendations from professional organizations related to the reproductive health needs of women affected by FGM/C during pregnancy and birth.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0884-2175",
doi="10.1016/j.jogn.2024.05.141",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2024.05.141"
}