Each year over three million girls are at risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) in several African countries. This regional survey aims to evaluate knowledge and perspective of healthcare professionals related to FGM.
The survey iscomposed of 4 different sections: the first section included questions about demographic data of participants; the second part evaluated responders' knowledge about FGM; the third section focused on participants' working experience with patients affected by FGM and personal attitude related to this topic.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
450
The survey is composed of 4 different sections: the first section included questions about demographic data of participants; the second part evaluated responders' knowledge about FGM; the third section focused on participants' working experience with patients affected by FGM and personal attitude related to this topic.
IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
Genova, Italy
Mean score related to knowledge about FGM
10-point score (0:minimal knowledge; 10: extensive knowledge) related to the knowledge of responders about FGM
Time frame: Baseline
Proportion of responders with active role in contrasting the procedures
Evalution of the personale attitude of responders to the topic (active role in contrasting the procedures)
Time frame: Baseline
Proportion of responders feeling confortable in treating patients affected
Evalution of the personale attitude of responders to the topic (responders feeling confortable in treating patients affected)
Time frame: Baseline
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