Health Education Program: Sexuality in female genital mutilation victims

Section: Práctica Clínica

How to quote

González Hernández C, García Barreales S, Hernández Meroño M, Llorente Pulido S, Muñoz Sanz T, Morán Espinosa D, et al. Programa de Educación para la Salud: sexualidad en mujeres víctimas de mutilación genital femenina. Metas Enferm nov 2019; 22(9):49-58.

Authors

Cristina González Hernández1, Sara García Barreales1, Marta Hernández Meroño2, Seila Llorente Pulido3, Tamara Muñoz Sanz4, Diana Morán Espinosa5, Sara Toharias Molina6

Position

1Enfermera. Especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica. Servicio de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Hospital Universitario La Paz. Madrid 2Enfermera. Especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica. Centro de Salud Espronceda. Madrid 3Enfermera. Especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica. Centro de Salud Adeje. Madrid4Enfermera. Especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica. Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa. Madrid 5Enfermera. Especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica. Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias. Asturias 6Enfermera. Especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica. Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena. Madrid

Contact address

Cristina González Hernández. C/ Cestona, 88. 28041 Madrid.

Contact email: cgh_due@hotmail.com

Abstract

We present a sexual education program targeted to women who have suffered female genital mutilation (FGM), to be included in pre-established groups addressing topics associated with care and health. This program will be led by midwives and cultural mediators, and requires interdisciplinary collaboration. The objective of this program is to promote a positive experience of sexuality in mutilated women. A six-session health program is put forward, with educational objective and outcome criteria. It is suggested to conduct the evaluation through a questionnaire that will allow to learn about the changes occurred in knowledge, skills and attitudes, together with indicators for coverage, process and outcomes, and a satisfaction questionnaire. 

Keywords:

Sexual education; sexuality; female genital mutilation

Versión en Español

Título:

Programa de Educación para la Salud: sexualidad en mujeres víctimas de mutilación genital femenina