Risk for female genital mutilation. Proposal for nursing diagnosis

Abstract:

Objective: To develop a nursing diagnosis for the detection and prevention of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Methods: The creation of this diagnosis is based on exhaustive bibliographic research of databases such as LILACS, CUIDEN, TESEO y Web of Sciencie; as well as other documentary sources from international entities. Diagnostic proposal: “Risk for Female Genital Mutilation” is defined as: Susceptible to full partial ablation of the female external genitalia and other lesions os the genitalia, whether for cultural, religious or any other non-therapetic reasons, which may compromise health. The following risk factors are established for this diagnosis: Lack of family knowledge about impact of practice on physical health; Lack of family knowledge about impact of practice on reproducitive health; Lack of family knowledge about impact of practice on psychosocial health. It also includes the following at-risk population that should be monitored: To be female (woman or girl); Residing in country where practice is accepted; Family leaders belong to ethnic gruop in which practive is accepted; Belonging to family in which any female member has been subjected to practice favorable attitude of family towards practice; and Planning to visit family’s country origin. Conclusions: The creation of an “at-risk” nursing diagnosis for the prevention of FGM would situate nursing at the forefront of efforts to eradicate this practice.

Año de publicación:

2017

Keywords:

• Nursing diagnosis
• female circumcision
• Female Genital Mutilation

Fuente:

scopus