Knowledge, attitude, and experience of health professionals of female genital mutilation (FGM): A qualitative study in Iraqi Kurdistan Region

被引：7
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作者：
Shabila, Nazar P. [1 ]
Ahmed, Hamdia M. [2 ]
Safari, Kolsoom [2 ]
机构：
[1] Hawler Med Univ, Dept Community Med, 178 Peshawa Qazi Rd, Erbil 44001, Iraq
[2] Hawler Med Univ, Coll Nursing, Dept Midwifery, Erbil, Iraq
来源：
HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL | 2017年 / 38卷 / 11期
关键词：
NIGERIA; CIRCUMCISION; WOMEN; GIRLS;
D O I：
10.1080/07399332.2017.1365867
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
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.
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页码：1202 / 1218
页数：17
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