Female genital mutilation and women's healthcare experiences with general practitioners in the Netherlands: A qualitative study.

Ramin Kawous Emily Allwood Evelien NorbartMaria E T C van den Muijsenbergh

Published in: PloS one (2020)

There is room for improvement as most women would like their GP to discuss their health problems related to FGM/C. GPs should take a proactive attitude and ask about FGM/C. In addition, to develop the trusted relationship needed to discuss sensitive topics and provide culturally sensitive person-centered care, sufficient time during consultations is needed.

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