Female genital mutilation/cutting: knowledge,attitude and training of health professionals in inner city London (2013)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Relph Sophie,Rekash Inamdar,Hardeep Singh,and Wai Yoong
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To assess the knowledge,attitude and training on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) amongst medical and midwifery professionals working in an area of high prevalence of the condition.
Study Population: Health Care Professionals
Findings: All respondents were aware of FGM/C but only 27.8% correctly identified the grade from a simple diagram. Three quarters (72.4% and 77.2% respectively) were aware of the complications of FGM/C and of the legislation in the United Kingdom. Of the respondents,13.9% agreed that a competent adult should be allowed to consent to FGM/C if requested but only 8.9% agreed that the procedure should be medicalised to reduce the associated morbidity. Less than 25% of respondents had received formal training in recognising or managing this condition. Although the majority of respondents were aware of FGM/C,their ability to identify the condition and its associated morbidity remain suboptimal; more training is recommended in larger cities with a higher prevalence of this condition
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom