title: Supporting women after genital mutilation.
abstract: Female genital mutilation is a common practice in many cultures, and has a range of complications. Many women in the UK have undergone the procedure and many girls are at risk. This article discusses the types of FGM and its complications, and explains how nurses can identify those who have had or are at risk of FGM and either offer support or specialist referral.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Byrne
mesh_terms: D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012944:Social Support; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom