Measurement of the sexual health and wellbeing of women who have undergone female genital mutilation/Cutting: A scoping review |
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Authors: | Tammary C Esho Samuel K Muniu Mohammed Yussuf Chantalle Okondo Caroline W Kabiru |
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Institution: | 1. African Coordinating Centre for Abandonment of FGM/C, Nairobi, Kenya;2. Population Council Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya |
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Abstract: | Objective: We conducted a scoping review to identify and assess instruments used to measure sexual health and wellbeing in women who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Method: We retrieved and assessed 10 validated instruments using an 18-item checklist derived from the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Status Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist. Results: All instruments were developed and initially validated among literate, predominantly Caucasian participants in North America and Europe. Only 1 validation study was conducted among women living with FGM/C. Conclusion: Most instruments only measured sexual functioning. Findings underscore the need to validate instruments appropriate for use among FGM/C survivors. |
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Keywords: | Female genital mutilation/cutting sexual health and wellbeing measurement psychometric validation |
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