Knowledge of health personnel about female genital mutilation (2008)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Cambronero-Aguilar Ivanny,Campos-Cortés Carmen,Chavarría-Bolaños Roberto,Chavarría-Ulate David,Gamboa- Ramón Karla,Loría- Chavarría Gloriana,Flores- Sandí Grettchen
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine the knowledge of medical doctors and nurses regarding female genital mutilation,its possible medical consequences and its clinical management
Study Population: Medical Doctors,Nurses
Findings: The study found out that 81% knew about female genital mutilation,however 63% did not know about its obstetric complications and 97% said they did not know the deinfibulation method,60% of the medical doctors did not know how to manage a case of FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Central America
Country(ies):Costa Rica