Vårdpersonalens kunskaper och erfarenheter av kvinnlig könsstympning : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: FGM is a deep-rooted tradition that has been practiced for over 2000 years. It occures mainly in the northeastern and eastern parts of Africa, in the Middle East and parts of Asia. About 200 million women have undergone FGM, with the current trend, the number of circumcised by 2030 will rise from 3.9 to 4.6 million per year. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the medical staff´s experience of caring for women with FGM. Method: A descriptive literature study containing 13 articles, seven with quantitative approach and six with qualitative. Main results: The medical staff stated that they lacked training on FGM and wanted more training. The participants' knowledge of FGM complications was relatively good. Knowledge of why it´s performed varied although most cited culture and religion as reasons. The medical staff considered caring for women a challenge mainly due to language and cultural differences. Conclusions: The majority of the medical staff stated they lacked experience of FGM and couldn´t provide satisfactory care and requested more training in the subject to feel secure in their professional role. They felt empathy and sympathy for the women but anger towards the procedure and the culture that advocated FGM but also the men which reflected in the body language. Several participants stated that they tried to treat the women based on cultural. Medical staff have an important role in educating, caring for and treating patients individually and professionally. This should be done with respect and an open mind.