Iranian midwives’ knowledge of and attitudes toward female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) (2017)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Bostani khalesi,Z.,Pirdadeh Beiranvand,S.,& Ebtekar,F.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the level of Iranian midwives’ knowledge of and attitudes toward FGM/C.
Study Population: Midwives
Findings: Only 20.23 percent of participants had strong understanding on FGM/C,while 3.58 percent had limited knowledge. There was no link between participant knowledge and demographic factors. The average level of participants’ knowledge and mixed attitudes against FGM/C showed the need for effective measures to raise midwives’ knowledge and improve their attitudes toward FGM/C.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Asia
Country(ies):Iran