Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary healthcare professionals to female genital mutilation in Valencia, Spain: are we ready for this challenge?

• Autori principali: Alba González-Timoneda (Autore), Vicente Ruiz Ros (Autore), Marta González-Timoneda (Autore), Antonio Cano Sánchez (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Abstract Background The practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply-rooted tradition in 30 Sub-Saharan and Middle-East countries which affects approximately 200 million women and girls worldwide. The practice leads to devastating consequences on the health and quality of life of women an...