von Rège Inez, Campion Daniel
Specialty Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London.
Travel Medicine Specialist, Trailfinders Travel Clinic, Kensington, London.
Br J Nurs. 2017 Oct 12;26(18):S22-S27. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.18.S22.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an established cultural practice in over 30 countries. It has no health benefits, carries a high risk of physical and psychological harm, and is illegal in many countries including the UK. A sensitive approach is required, both in the management of complications and prevention of this practice. This article discusses the prevalence and classification of FGM, and offers practical advice to nurses and midwives involved in general and obstetric care. Legal aspects, including safeguarding responsibilities and the mandatory duty to report FGM in England and Wales, are outlined.
女性生殖器切割在30多个国家是一种既定的文化习俗。它没有任何健康益处，却带来很高的身心伤害风险，在包括英国在内的许多国家都是非法的。在处理并发症和预防这种习俗时都需要采取谨慎的方法。本文讨论了女性生殖器切割的流行情况和分类，并为参与普通护理和产科护理的护士及助产士提供实用建议。文中概述了法律方面的内容，包括在英格兰和威尔士的保障责任以及报告女性生殖器切割的法定义务。
