Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary healthcare professionals to female genital mutilation in Valencia, Spain: are we ready for this challenge?

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary healthcare professionals to female genital mutilation in Valencia, Spain: are we ready for this challenge?

Abstract Background The practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply-rooted tradition in 30 Sub-Saharan and Middle-East countries which affects approximately 200 million women and girls worldwide. The practice leads to devastating consequences on the health and quality of life of women an...

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Main Authors: Alba González-Timoneda, Vicente Ruiz Ros, Marta González-Timoneda, Antonio Cano Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation
KAP study
Women’s health
Professional practice
Primary health care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3396-z

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