An exploration of attitudes towards female genitalmutilation (FGM) in men and women accessingFGM clinical services in London: a pilot study (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Martina Larsson,Pollyanna Cohen,Gayle Hann,Sarah M. Creighton &Deborah Hodes
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: This pilot study researched the attitudes towards and the knowledge of female genital mutilation(FGM) in adult women with FGM and their partners.
Study Population: English-speaking women and men over 18 years old attending specialist FGM clinics in two London hospitals.
Findings: This study demonstrates the opposition to FGM by partici-pants,but some lack of knowledge regarding the legal and health implications. The exploration of atti-tudes in diaspora community groups is often cited as key to safeguarding girls from FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom