Knowledge of female genital mutilation among healthcare professionals (2009)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Zaidi N, Khalil A, Roberts C, Browne M
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To assess levels of knowledge of FGM/C among relevant health professionals
Study Population: Midwives,Obstetric Senior House Officers,Specialist Registrars,Consultants
Findings: The study found that only 40% of the health professionals were familiar with the regulations in the FGM Act of 2003; 58% were unable to list the different categories of FGM; 47% incorrectly thought that caesarean section was the best way of managing FGM/C if vaginal examination was not possible in the first stage of labour and 54% chose anterior episiotomy as the treatment of choice during the second stage
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom