A comprehensive 100-page handbook for health and child protection professionals working with women affected by FGM. The handbook includes detailed information on:
- WHO definitions of FGM
- Background to FGM
- Beliefs and issues sustaining FGM
- FGM prevalence and distribution
- Short-term and long-term complications
- Sexual and reproductive health issues
- Psychological and social issues
- Pregnancy, labour and birth clinical care
- Deinfibulation
- FGM child protection and prevention strategies
- Effective consultations and FGM education in NZ
- NZ Crimes Act and FGM legislation
Code: FGM-Res-07