Evidence-based policy responses to strengthen health, community and legislative systems that care for women in Australia with female genital mutilation / cutting

Evidence-based policy responses to strengthen health, community and legislative systems that care for women in Australia with female genital mutilation / cutting

Abstract Background The physical and psychological impact of female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C) can be substantial, long term, and irreversible. Parts of the health sector in Australia have developed guidelines in the management of FGM/C, but large gaps exist in community and professional k...

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Main Authors: Nesrin Varol, John J. Hall, Kirsten Black, Sabera Turkmani, Angela Dawson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation
Cutting
Health policy
Australia
Health systems
Healthcare professional training
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-017-0324-3

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