Female genital mutilation: an evaluation of the knowledge of French general and specialized travel medicine practitioners
Tantet, C.; Aupiais, C.; Bourdon, M.; Sorge, F.éd.ér.; Pagès, A.èl.; Levy, D.; Lafon-Desmurs, B.él.ém.; Faye, A.
Journal of Travel Medicine 25(1)
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 1708-8305 PMID: 29394392 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/tax090Document Number: 467832
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.
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