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Knowledge of female genital mutilation among healthcare professionals

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Pages 161-164 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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Malin Jordal, Linn Levin, Jessica Påfs, Gabriele Griffin & Anna Wahlberg. (2021) Swedish Gynecologists’ Positioning in Relation to Clitoral Reconstruction After Female Genital Cutting. A Qualitative Interview Study. International Journal of Sexual Health 33:1, pages 76-87.
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Michelle Elizabeth Robinson, James Prior, Christian D Mallen & Tom A Shepherd. (2023) Knowledge, attitudes and practice of female genital mutilation and cutting: An observational cross-sectional study in primary care (FGM/C Study). BJGP Open, pages BJGPO.2023.0005.
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Olayide Ogunsiji, Anita Eseosa Ogbeide & Jane Ussher. (2023) Experiences of Primary Healthcare Workers in Australia towards Women and Girls Living with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Qualitative Study. Healthcare 11:5, pages 702.
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Mai Mahgoub Ziyada, R. Elise B Johansen, Mona Berthelsen, Inger-Lise Lien & Bothild Bendiksen. (2023) Factors associated with general practitioners' routines and comfortability with assessing female genital cutting: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Health Services Research 23:1.
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