Abstract

This study was a qualitative insight into the experiences of healthcare practitioners who work in communities were Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is persistent. The challenges, ethical dilemma experienced, and possible recommendations were also discussed.

Author Details

Oluchukwu Obiora, MSN; Lize Maree, DCur, RN, ANSA -- Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Nokuthula Mafutha, DTechNsg, RN, Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Therapeutic Sciences, WITS University, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Lead Author Affiliation

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Female Circumcision, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, Healthcare Practitioners

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Experiences of healthcare practitioners who care for genitally mutilated females

Virtual Event

This study was a qualitative insight into the experiences of healthcare practitioners who work in communities were Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is persistent. The challenges, ethical dilemma experienced, and possible recommendations were also discussed.