Female genital mutilation: an evaluation of the knowledge of French general and specialized travel medicine practitioners (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Tantet,C.,Aupiais,C.,Bourdon,M.,Sorge,F.,Pagès,A.,Levy,D.,et al.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of French general and specialized travel medicine practitioners regarding the management and the prevention of FGM.
Study Population: General and specialized travel medicine practitioners
Findings: Less than 50% of these practitioners had adequate knowledge of FGM. Only 42.9% declared having encountered FGM. The study noted the lack of knowledge about legal procedures that should be performed to prevent or to report FGM. FGM is likely underestimated in health facilities. Medical education and supporting information should be developed to better address and prevent FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Europe
Country(ies):France