Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among Health Care Professionals in the Gambia: A Multi-Ethnic Study


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Kaplan A, Hechavarria S, Bernal M, Bonhoure I

Series/Journal Title:

BMC Public Health

Volume:

13

Issue:

581

Copyright:

2013

Pages:

20

Description:

Health care professionals are expected to be aware of how to identify and manage the consequences of female genital mutilation in order to ensure that those affected by the practice receive quality health care, and their integration and legitimacy within the communities allow them to play a key role in the prevention of the practice. This study sought to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding female genital mutilation among health workers in rural settings in Gambia. [adapted from abstract]
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