Module 1: Introduction and FGM Beliefs, traditions, and values

Introduction and FGM Beliefs, traditions, and values

Module 1

Introduction and FGM Beliefs, traditions, and values

Assignment

March 22, 2023 - Geneva

Assignment (Total 25 marks)

Question 1 (4 marks)

Describe the epidemiology of FGM in your country using WHO/UNICEF respective government data. You can select another country in your region if FGM is not prevalent in your country. Please provide relevant reference(s) for your response. Pay attention to:

Prevalence of FGM
Prevalence of FGM medicalization and health care providers who perform FGM (FGM medicalization
Type of FGM that is mainly prevalent
Any other information related to FGM epidemiology in your country/ selected country

Clue: FGM statistics – UNICEF data.

Question 2 (4 marks)

Name four drivers of FGM.

Clue: Section 2 & 3 PCC training manual, Female genital mutilation WHO fact sheets, slide 11 of the presentation titled: Overview of FGM and FGM medicalization (Epidemiology) and slides 4 and 5 of the presentation titled: Female genital mutilation: Beliefs, traditions, and values.

Question 3 (4 marks)

What are the beliefs and values around the practice of FGM in your country/ selected country? Please support your answer with a relevant reference or example.

Clue: Section 2, 3 & 7 PCC training manual.

Question 4 (4 marks)

From the story Tradition! Tradition! in slides 12 to 22 of the presentation titled: Female genital mutilation: Beliefs, traditions, and values,

Answer the following questions:

4.1 What was the role of the old wise woman?

4.2 The old wise woman’s exploration of the tradition depended on her ability to relate effectively to the community. Explain how?

Clue: Section 2 & 3 PCC training manual, slides 12 to 22 of the presentation titled: Female genital mutilation: Beliefs, traditions, and values.

Question 5 (5 marks)

Female Genital Mutilation is a deep-rooted social norm and practice. Health care providers have unique position to the efforts to end this harmful tradition. Select the role that is closest to your current position (a or b below) and answer the question(s) associated with your role. Please support your answer with relevant references.

a. Involved in planning as a manager in a hospital, clinic or as an officer in health program at national or subnational level.

What can you do to address FGM? What guidance will you use for planning?

b. Involved in clinical care of women and girls in a clinic or in community health service.

What can you do to address FGM at the clinic or at community level?

Question 6 (4 marks)

Do the values clarification exercise in the presentation titled: Female genital mutilation: Beliefs, traditions, and values and answer the following questions:

6.1 What was the most striking experience for you when you did this exercise?

6.2 Would you be surprised if others’ responses differ from yours?

6.3 How would you feel if others disagreed with your responses?