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Experience and Knowledge of Female Genital Mutilation amongst London Obstetrics and Gynecology Trainees-Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health-Juniper Publishers


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EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AMONGST LONDON OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY TRAINEES

Authored by Ka Ying Bonnie Ng

Our aim was to explore the knowledge and experiences of London Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) trainees. An online questionnaire was designed and distributed to London O&G trainees to assess their knowledge and experiences of FGM. The questionnaire was distributed to 108 trainees, and 33 responses were obtained (response rate of 30.6 %). 84.9% were comfortable with talking to a patient about FGM, 75.8% reported that majority of patients do not volunteer information about their FGM. The significant barriers to communication were language and culture. Although most trainees (84.9%) could describe the 4 types of FGM, 42.4% had never attended FGM teaching. 72.7% knew how to refer patients to FGM services and only 42.4% were aware of FGM support groups. Focused training in FGM for O&G trainees may increase confidence, knowledge of support available and referral systems to improve quality of care for patients suffering from FGM.



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