JPHC CE: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: Essentials for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

1.0 NAPNAP contact hour. This continuing education activity is offered free to NAPNAP Members. For nonmembers, this continuing education activity rate is $10. Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) is a serious global public health problem, violating the basic human rights of girls and woman. FGM/C is a form of child maltreatment. According to the World Health Organization 200 million girls and women have undergone FGM/C in thirty countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Studies indicate that healthcare professionals, including nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, report a lack of knowledge and comfort related to the identification and clinical management of FGM/C. It is critical that all healthcare professionals, including pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP), possess a thorough understanding of FGM/C and intervene appropriately. This continuing education article will define FGM/C, describe cultural implications, discuss possible short and long-term consequences, and explore implications for practice.
J Pediatr Health Care. (2025) 39, Issue 1, 112-121.

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.

Keywords: Female genital mutilation, sexual abuse. cultural sensitivity

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

1. Define female genital mutilation/cutting in terms of anatomical changes by type.
2. Describe possible short and long-term complications of female genital mutilation/cutting.
3. Describe the importance of cultural humility when addressing female genital mutilation/cutting.
4. Explore the PNP role in the prevention of female genital mutilation/cutting

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
01/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$10.00
Rating: 
0

Gail Hornor, International Association of Forensic Nurses-Elkridge, Maryland, USA

Correspondence:
Gail Hornor, DNP, CPNP, SANE-P, 
8690 Jellison St. 
Arvada, CO 80005

e-mail: ghornor@iafn.org

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$10.00
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