Female genital cosmetic surgery: a cross-sectional survey exploring knowledge, attitude and practice of general practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore general practitioner's (GP) knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) in Australia.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Australia.

Sample

GPs who attended a women's health seminar and GPs who subscribed to a non-governmental, national health professional organisation database that provides education to primary care professionals.

Method

A national online survey of GPs was conducted for the 10-week period, starting 1 week prior and 2 months after a Women's Health seminar was held in Perth on 8 August 2015. 31 questions prompted GPs' knowledge, attitudes and practice in managing patients asking about FGCS.

Results

The survey was fully completed by 443 GPs; 54% had seen patients request

SUBMITTER: Simonis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5051499 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature