Female genital mutilation/cutting: changes and trends in knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health care professionals in The Gambia

Type Journal Article - International journal of women's health
Title Female genital mutilation/cutting: changes and trends in knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health care professionals in The Gambia
Author(s)
Volume 8
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 103-117
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4835126/
Abstract
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful traditional practice that affects two out of three girls in The Gambia, seriously threatening their life and well-being with severe health consequences. By tracking the reference values established in former research conducted between 2009 and 2011, the objectives of this study are to explore trends and to measure and assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding FGM/C among health care professionals (HCPs) in The Gambia.

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