title: What nurses need to know about female genital mutilation.
abstract: Female genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision (FGM/C) is a deep-rooted practice in some countries that needs to be addressed if the health needs of women and girls are to be met. FGM/C has no medical or health benefits. This article will discuss the different types of FGM/C, the law and legal implications and urological complications. Urology nurses need to be aware of what their medical roles and legal responsibilities are so that they are able to sensitively and holistically care for girls and women living with or at risk of FGM/C.
authors.affiliation: Female genital mutilation and public health specialist, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Comfort
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Momoh
authors.affiliation: Medical student, Kings College London.
authors.forename: Olamide
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Olufade
authors.affiliation: Medical student, Kings College London.
authors.forename: Patrice
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Redman-Pinard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D064647:Nephrology Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Child protection; Cultural differences; Female circumcision; Infibulation; Urological disturbance