Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a women's health and human rights issue attracting global interest. My purpose in this qualitative study was to report the knowledge and attitudes of Australian midwives toward FGM. Verbatim transcription and thematic analysis of semistructured interviews with 11 midwives resulted in these themes: knowledge of female genital mutilation and attitude toward female genital mutilation. Significant gaps in knowledge about FGM featured prominently. The midwives expressed anger toward FGM and empathy for affected women. Recommendations include increased information on FGM and associated legislation among midwives and other health providers in countries where FGM may be encountered

Anger · Empathy · Family medicine · Female circumcision · Gynecology · Human rights · Legislation · Political science · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Clinical Psychology · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Genital Health and Disease · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Contraception

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