Female genital mutilation in Switzerland: a survey among gynaecologists (2002)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Jager F,Sylvie Schulze,and Patrick Hohlfeld
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Gynaecological.
Objective: To evaluate the situation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Switzerland.
Study Population: gynaecologists
Findings: Among Swiss gynaecologists,20% reported having been confronted with patients presenting with FGM and among them 40% had been asked about reinfibulation. Gynaecologists are occasionally asked about the possibility of performing FGMs in Switzerland. No activity concerning FGM had been reported by health authorities in the Cantons. Teaching about FGM was not included in the curriculum of any of the Swiss medical schools. There was approximately 6,700 girls who were at risk and women who had undergone FGM live in Switzerland. The study concluded that the extent to which gynaecologists were confronted with FGM issues justified further action to try to better understand the situation in Switzerland. Improvement of care by better education of health care providers (guidelines) and prevention of new cases by women’s education was also recommended for consideration
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Europe
Country(ies):Switzerland