Knowledge, attitude, and experience of health professionals of female genital mutilation (FGM)
A qualitative study in Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15218714 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nazar P Shabila (0000-0002-8921-195X, Hawler Medical University, corresponding author), Hamdia Mirkhan Ahmed (0000-0002-4952-7108, Hawler Medical University), Kolsoom Safari (0000-0002-0950-4323, Hawler Medical University) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1202-1218 |
| Publication date | 2017-08-25 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Care For Women International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07399332.2017.1365867 |
| PMID | 28841367 |
| OpenAlex | W2747635936 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 18 |
We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and experience of health professionals of female genital mutilation (FGM). The study involved content analysis of semistructured interviews with 21 health professionals. The participants had poor knowledge regarding different aspects of FGM including its types, prevalence, and complications as well as the existing legislation that prohibits FGM. They believed that FGM is mainly practiced for religious reasons and to reduce sexual desire/arousal. Health professionals are apparently not involved in performing FGM, and they do not support its continuation. Health professionals can take a leading role in raising the awareness of women and combating FGM
Family medicine · Female circumcision · Gynecology · Health care · Health professionals · Legislation · Political science · Qualitative research · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Genital Health and Disease · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |