Female genital mutilation — a blind spot in Dutch general practice? A case–control study

Background: Women with female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) often suffer from physical and psychosexual problems related to FGM/C. As gatekeepers to the medical system, GPs are often the first to be consulted about these problems. It is as yet unknown if, and to what extent, Dutch GPs identify women with FGM/C or related health problems. Aim: To investigate how often Dutch GPs register FGM/C and related health problems. Design & setting: A case–control study of anonymised patient records was performed in the Netherlands. Method: Medical records were checked for information on count... Mehr ...