Knowledge,attitudes and professional experiences of midwives in primary health care in Seville on female genital mutilation (2014)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): León Larios,Fátima Casado Mejía,Rosa María
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine knowledge,attitudes and professional experiences of midwives in primary health care in the province of Sevilla on female genital mutilation
Study Population: Midwives
Findings: The study concluded that there was a perception of knowledge of the phenomenon in terms of definition,where it was practiced and practical reasons for,not matched by the responses. In addition,there was low case detection and no known action protocols,guidelines,and legislation. However there was widespread interest in learning about more about FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Spain