Violence Against Women Flashcards
what is FGM
compromises of all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the female external genitilia
what is type 1
clitoidectomy- partial or total removal of the clitoris
what is type 2
excision- partial or total removal of clitoris and the labia minora
what Is type 3
infibulation - narrowing the vaginal opening through the creation of a covering seal
what is type 4
any other harmful procedures
pricey
piercing
scraping
what is de infubulations
surgical procedure to open the closed vagina
what is re infibulation
the re-stitching of fgm type 3 to re close the vagina after childbirth
what are the justifications for FGM
preservation of virgintiy
reglion
social acceptance
hygiene and cleanliness
who performs the cutting
women who have a respected role in the community
what is the short term impact
severe pain and shock
infection
injjury to adjacent tisses
haemorrhage
what are the long term impacts
urine retention
sexual dysfunctinon
cysts and neuromas
complications in pgrenancy
what r the pscyhological impacts
PTSD
depression
anxiety
fear of intimacy
what is the law
a person who has any part in labia major, minor, clitoris r vagina whether that is cutting it or mutilating it
or a person who aids
what is a key risk factor of fgm
mother had fgm
