Guarding against female genital mutilation

This peer-reviewed article discusses the role of community nurses in addressing female genital mutilation. It calls for nurses to adopt a more comprehensive, holistic approach to identify and support girls at risk of FGM and survivors of the practice. The article emphasises the importance of healthcare workers taking proactive steps in FGM prevention and survivor care.

Key points

• Community nurses should take a holistic approach to FGM prevention and survivor support
• Healthcare workers need to identify girls at risk of FGM
• Survivors require appropriate support from the healthcare system

Limitations

The document provided is extremely brief and contains only the title and abstract. It does not detail specific interventions tested, evidence of effectiveness, study methodology, or data about outcomes, making a full evaluation impossible.