NCT04936386

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
450

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2021

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2021

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 19, 2021

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 23, 2021

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 30, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 31, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

February 7, 2022

Status Verified

February 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

June 19, 2021

Last Update Submit

February 4, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

female genital mutilationhealthcare professionals

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Mean score related to knowledge about FGM

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

    Baseline

  • Proportion of responders with active role in contrasting the procedures

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

    Baseline

  • Proportion of responders feeling confortable in treating patients affected

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

    Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Healthcare professionals

Healthcare professionals (medical specialists and general practitioners, medical residents, midwives, professional nurses, medical students).

Behavioral: Survey

Interventions

SurveyBEHAVIORAL

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.

Healthcare professionals

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

healthcare professionals working in Genoa

You may qualify if:

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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino

Genova, 16132, Italy

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Abdulcadir J, Catania L, Hindin MJ, Say L, Petignat P, Abdulcadir O. Female Genital Mutilation: A Visual Reference and Learning Tool for Health Care Professionals. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov;128(5):958-963. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001686.

    PMID: 27741194BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 19, 2021

First Posted

June 23, 2021

Study Start

April 1, 2021

Primary Completion

June 30, 2021

Study Completion

July 31, 2021

Last Updated

February 7, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-02

Locations