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NCT Number: NCT04936386

Knowledge and Perspective of Healthcare Professionals About Female Genital Mutation

Each year over three million girls are at risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) in several African countries. This regional survey aims to evaluate knowledge and perspective of healthcare professionals related to FGM.

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Key information

Conditions

Female Genital Mutilation Type I Status Female Genital Mutilation Type II Status Female Genital Mutilation Type III Status

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino

Genova, 16132, Italy

About this study

The survey iscomposed of 4 different sections: the first section included questions about demographic data of participants; the second part evaluated responders' knowledge about FGM; the third section focused on participants' working experience with patients affected by FGM and personal attitude related to this topic.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • medical specialists
  • general medical practicians
  • medical residents
  • midwives
  • professional nurses
  • medical students
  • residence in Liguria (Italy)

Treatment and study plan

survey

Behavioral

The survey is composed of 4 different sections: the first section included questions about demographic data of participants; the second part evaluated responders' knowledge about FGM; the third section focused on participants' working experience with patients affected by FGM and personal attitude related to this topic.

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean score related to knowledge about FGM

    Time frame: Baseline

    10-point score (0:minimal knowledge; 10: extensive knowledge) related to the knowledge of responders about FGM

  2. Proportion of responders with active role in contrasting the procedures

    Time frame: Baseline

    Evalution of the personale attitude of responders to the topic (active role in contrasting the procedures)

  3. Proportion of responders feeling confortable in treating patients affected

    Time frame: Baseline

    Evalution of the personale attitude of responders to the topic (responders feeling confortable in treating patients affected)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Piazza della Vittoria 14 Studio Medico - Ginecologia e Ostetricia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Knowledge and Perspective of Healthcare Professionals Related to Female Genital Mutation: a Regional Survey

Acronym: FMG-HCPROF

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 23, 2021
Registry last updated
Feb 7, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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