Female genital mutilation: an evaluation of the knowledge of French general and specialized travel medicine practitioners

Abstract We investigated the knowledge of female genital mutilation (FGM) among 60 general and 52 specialized travel medicine practitioners. Less than 50% of these practitioners had adequate knowledge of FGM. Only 42.9% declared having encountered FGM. FGM is likely underestimated in health faciliti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of travel medicine 2018-01, Vol.25 (1)
Hauptverfasser:	Tantet, Claire, Aupiais, Camille, Bourdon, Mathilde, Sorge, Frédéric, Pagès, Adèle, Levy, Dora, Lafon-Desmurs, Barthélémy, Faye, Albert
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Female circumcision Genital mutilation Health care facilities Medicine Travel Travel medicine
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We investigated the knowledge of female genital mutilation (FGM) among 60 general and 52 specialized travel medicine practitioners. Less than 50% of these practitioners had adequate knowledge of FGM. Only 42.9% declared having encountered FGM. FGM is likely underestimated in health facilities. Medical education and supporting information should be developed to better address and prevent FGM.
ISSN:	1708-8305 1195-1982 1708-8305
DOI:	10.1093/jtm/tax090