Knowledge and Perspective of Healthcare Professionals About Female Genital Mutation

Knowledge and Perspective of Healthcare Professionals Related to Female Genital Mutation: a Regional Survey

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• medical specialists
• general medical practicians
• medical residents
• midwives
• professional nurses
• medical students
• residence in Liguria (Italy)