Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: Essentials for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

IF 2.5 4区医学 Q2 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

Journal of Pediatric Health Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.010

Gail Hornor DNP, CPNP, SANE-P

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Abstract

Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) is a serious global public health problem, violating the basic human rights of girls and women. FGM/C is a form of child maltreatment. According to the World Health Organization 200 million girls and women have undergone FGM/C in thirty countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. FGM/C is also a concern in the United States (U.S.). Approximately 513,000 girls and women living in the U.S. are at risk for FGM/C or its consequences, representing a 4-fold increase within a decade. FGM/C places victims at risk for significant physical and psychological trauma and also results in a substantial cost to society. Studies indicate that healthcare professionals, including nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, report a lack of knowledge and comfort related to the identification and clinical management of FGM/C. It is critical that all healthcare professionals, including pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP), possess a thorough understanding of FGM/C and intervene appropriately. This continuing education article will define FGM/C, describe cultural implications, discuss possible short- and long-term consequences, and explore implications for practice.

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切割女性生殖器：儿科执业护士必读》。

切割和切割女性生殖器官是一个严重的全球公共卫生问题，侵犯了女童和妇女的基本人权。切割女性生殖器官是虐待儿童的一种形式。根据世界卫生组织的统计，在非洲、中东和亚洲的30个国家中，有2亿女童和妇女接受了切割女性生殖器的手术。女性生殖器切割在美国也是一个令人关切的问题。大约有51.3万名生活在美国的女孩和妇女面临女性生殖器切割或其后果的风险，这意味着在十年内增加了四倍。切割女性生殖器官使受害者面临严重身心创伤的风险，也给社会造成巨大损失。研究表明，保健专业人员，包括护士和高级执业注册护士，报告缺乏与识别和临床管理切割女性生殖器官有关的知识和安慰。至关重要的是，所有医疗保健专业人员，包括儿科护士从业人员（PNP），对女性生殖器切割/切割有一个全面的了解，并进行适当的干预。这篇继续教育文章将定义女性生殖器切割，描述文化影响，讨论可能的短期和长期后果，并探讨对实践的影响。

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来源期刊

Journal of Pediatric Health Care NURSING-PEDIATRICS

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

10.70%

发文量

140

审稿时长

24 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, the official journal of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, provides scholarly clinical information and research regarding primary, acute and specialty health care for children of newborn age through young adulthood within a family-centered context. The Journal disseminates multidisciplinary perspectives on evidence-based practice and emerging policy, advocacy and educational issues that are of importance to all healthcare professionals caring for children and their families.