Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Department of Analysis, The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
Dr. Sharareh Akhavan is currently working in Department of Analysis, The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden. She has published numerous research papers and articles in reputed journals and has various other achievements in the related studies. She has extended her valuable service towards the scientific community with her extensive research work.
Research Article
Swedish Healthcare for Women Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
Author(s): Sharareh Akhavan*
Background: FGM/C can lead to a number of health complications, such as pain during intercourse or childbirth, psychological
problems, and postpartum complications. This study seeks to describe and assess Swedish healthcare for women subjected to
FGM/C.
Methods: This aim encompasses three research foci: (1) to inventory Swedish regional healthcare guidelines and policies
for care for women who have undergone FGM/C, (2) to map healthcare consumption among women who have undergone
FGM/C, and (3) to map the type of care measures and treatment they have been offered in the Swedish healthcare system. A
questionnaire was sent to healthcare regional managers and a database study was conducted.
Results: The inventory of the healthcare regions' guidelines shows that five of 21 had no guidelines. The number of wom.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0870.21.s12.001