Female Genital Mutilation: Knowledge and Skills of Health Professionals (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Molina-Gallego B,Mordillo-Mateos L,de Corral GM,Gómez-Cantarino S,Polonio-López B and Ugarte-Gurrutxaga MI
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The main goal of the study was to assess knowledge,attitudes and perceptions of healthcare professionals in relation to FGM
Study Population: Primary Healthcare and Specialized Healthcare with the following profiles: nursing,midwifery,general practice,pediatrics and gynecology–obstetrics.
Findings: :In total,1168 professionals answered the surveys. Just 13.9% indicated that they had received training in FGM,however just 10.7% correctly identified the three types of FGM,10.7% the countries where it is usually practiced,33.9% knew the legislation in Spain and only 4.4% found a case of FGM during their professional practice. Regarding the knowledge about protocols,8.64% of the sample indicated to know one of them. Conclusion: The present study demonstrate that it is necessary to improve the training and awareness of healthcare professionals related to FGM in Castilla la Mancha.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Spain