title: Female genital mutilation (FGM): Australian midwives' knowledge and attitudes.
abstract: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a women's health and human rights issue attracting global interest. My purpose in this qualitative study was to report the knowledge and attitudes of Australian midwives toward FGM. Verbatim transcription and thematic analysis of semistructured interviews with 11 midwives resulted in these themes: knowledge of female genital mutilation and attitude toward female genital mutilation. Significant gaps in knowledge about FGM featured prominently. The midwives expressed anger toward FGM and empathy for affected women. Recommendations include increased information on FGM and associated legislation among midwives and other health providers in countries where FGM may be encountered.
authors.affiliation: a School of Nursing and Midwifery , University of Western Sydney , Penrith , New South Wales , Australia.
authors.forename: Olayide
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ogunsiji
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001315:Australia; D019093:Circumcision, Female; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008880:Midwifery; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires