Female genital mutilation/cutting: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among key caregivers: a French national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a prevalent traditional practice affecting over 230 million women globally. Gynaecologists and obstetricians (OB/GYN), midwives, and infectious disease (ID) specialists frequently encounter migrant women affected by FGM/C. This study aimed to evaluate these caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to FGM/C.

Methods

The questionnaire, designed by an international multidisciplinary team, included 30 questions divided into 5 sections (demographics, practices, knowledge, attitudes and training). It was disseminated via LimeSurvey. All questionnaires completed, were included in the analysis.

Results

From September 2021 to March 2022, we included 1,142 questionnaires, 963 of which were completed and anal

SUBMITTER: Le Coeur C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852779 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature