Knowledge and Perspective of Healthcare Professionals About Female Genital Mutation
FMG-HCPROF
1 other identifier
observational
450
1 country
1
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
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Apr 2021
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 19, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 23, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 30, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 31, 2021
CompletedFebruary 7, 2022
February 1, 2022
3 months
June 19, 2021
February 4, 2022
Conditions
Keywords
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).
Interventions
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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
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
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
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