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  1. Ethical considerations in research on female genital mutilation17. Processes must be in place to: (a) explain the potential benefits of the research to participants and how the findings will be disseminated; and (b) minimize the potential risks of harm, including respecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality.

  2. Jan 27, 2022 · However, specific ethical guidance for conducting research on FGM has been unavailable – until today. WHO has now launched a new guidance document to strengthen the ethical conduct of all research on FGM: Ethical considerations in research on female genital mutilation. This invaluable resource highlights the key ethical considerations faced ...

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  4. Research implications. Establishing whether FGM increases risks of pain during intercourse and other forms of sexual dysfunction is an important step in developing interventions. In addition, more research is needed to investigate the efficacy of sexual counselling interventions in treating sexual dysfunction among women living with FGM.

    • 2016
  5. Oct 4, 2016 · Female genital mutilation: a systematic review of research on its economic and social impacts across four decades Emmanuel Kabengele Mpinga Department of Community Health and MedicineFaculty of Medicine, Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland Correspondence Emmanuel.Kabengele@unige.ch

    • Emmanuel Kabengele Mpinga, Aurélie Macias, Jennifer Hasselgard-Rowe, Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Tshimun...
    • 2016
  6. Feb 22, 2022 · This study demonstrates the need to improve the female genital mutilation-related guidance provided to professionals to care for and protect women and girls. Professionals need to involve women and girls with or at risk of female genital mutilation in the co-design of guidelines and tools and evaluation of them and the co-production of health care.

    • Angela Dawson, Anisa Assifi, Sabera Turkmani
    • Reprod Health. 2022; 19: 50.
    • 10.1186/s12978-022-01356-3
    • 2022
  7. Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve the partial or total removal of external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The procedure has no known health benefits. Moreover, the removal of or damage to healthy genital tissue interferes with the natural functioning of the body and may cause several immediate and long-term ...

  8. The purpose of this guideline is to provide evidence-based guidance on the management of women with female genital mutilation (FGM) and those who are considered to be at risk. It covers the clinical care of women before, during and after pregnancy, including the legal and regulatory responsibilities of health professionals.