Female genital cutting: A survey among healthcare professionals in Italy

D. Surico, R. Amadori, L. B. Gastaldo, R. Tinelli, N. Surico

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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of female genital cutting (FGC) in a tertiary teaching hospital in Italy. A survey questionnaire on FGC was given to paediatricians, nurses, midwives, gynaecologists and residents in paediatrics and gynaecology in a tertiary teaching hospital in Italy. The results of the survey were then analysed. The results showed that 71.5% (73/102) of healthcare professionals dealt with patients presenting with FGC. Gynaecologists (83%) and paediatric nurses (75%) were the only ones who declared to be aware of Italian law on FGC. In detail, 55% of midwives, 50% of paediatricians, 50% of paediatrician residents and 28.5% of gynaecological residents were aware of this law. The general knowledge of Italian National Guidelines on FGC is even worse: most professionals are not aware of protocols of action. Considering the increasing extension of FGC due to immigration, improvement of care through specialised education of healthcare providers is mandatory.

Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)393-396
Numero di pagine4
RivistaJournal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume35
Numero di pubblicazione4
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 1 mag 2015

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