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

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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… Click to show full 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.

Keywords: genital mutilation; medicine; knowledge; travel medicine; female genital

Journal Title: Journal of Travel Medicine
Year Published: 2018

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