Title: Female genital mutilation: knowledge, management, training, and intercultural care among healthcare workers of ULSS 2 and ASFO, and the role of the public health nurse in prevention and health promotion. INTRODUCTION: Female genital mutilation (FGM) represents a serious violation of human rights and a complex challenge for the healthcare system, as it involves clinical, psychological, and cultural dimensions. In Italy, the increasing presence of migrant women from countries where the practice is widespread requires healthcare professionals, and in particular public health nurses, to develop specific intercultural and preventive competences. This thesis investigates the level of knowledge, operational difficulties, and training needs of Italian healthcare professionals regarding FGM, emphasizing the role of the public health nurse in health promotion and prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through an anonymous online questionnaire administered to 182 professionals from the Local Health Authority ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana and the Western Friuli Health Authority (ASFO). The questionnaire, consisting of 21 questions divided into six sections, explored sociodemographic data, knowledge, experiences, opinions, and training needs on the topic of FGM. Data processing was carried out through descriptive analysis and graphical representation of the results. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The sample consisted mainly of women (90%) aged between 30 and 49 years (55%). The most represented professions were nurses (21.5%), public health nurses (20.4%), and midwives (9.4%). Over 95% of participants reported having heard of FGM, but only 19.2% had an in-depth understanding, and 66.6% had not received any specific training. The main sources of information remained the media (53.8%), followed by scientific articles (34.8%). Only 31.5% had direct experience with women affected by FGM, mostly in obstetric-gynecological contexts. The main difficulties identified were communication (45.6%), language barriers (45.1%), and lack of specific training (43.9%). However, 82.3% of respondents expressed interest in targeted training programs. These findings highlight a high level of awareness but also a structural lack of competences and operational guidelines.
Titolo: Mutilazioni genitali femminili: conoscenza, gestione, formazione e accoglienza interculturale tra gli operatori sanitari dell’ULSS 2 e ASFO e ruolo dell’assistente sanitario nella prevenzione e promozione della salute. INTRODUZIONE: le mutilazioni genitali femminili (MGF) rappresentano una grave violazione dei diritti umani e una sfida complessa per il sistema sanitario, poiché uniscono dimensioni cliniche, psicologiche e culturali. In Italia, la presenza crescente di donne migranti provenienti da Paesi dove la pratica è diffusa impone agli operatori sanitari, e in particolare all’assistente sanitario, di sviluppare competenze interculturali e preventive specifiche. Questa tesi indaga il livello di conoscenza, le difficoltà operative e i bisogni formativi degli operatori sanitari italiani rispetto alle MGF, valorizzando il ruolo dell’assistente sanitario nella promozione della salute e nella prevenzione. MATERIALI E METODI: è stato realizzato uno studio descrittivo trasversale attraverso un questionario online anonimo somministrato a 182 operatori delle Aziende Sanitarie ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana e dell’Azienda Sanitaria Friuli Occidentale. Il questionario, composto da 21 domande suddivise in sei sezioni, ha indagato dati sociodemografici, conoscenze, esperienze, opinioni e necessità formative sul tema delle MGF. L’elaborazione dei dati è stata effettuata mediante analisi descrittiva e rappresentazioni grafiche dei risultati. RISULTATI E DISCUSSIONE: il campione è composto prevalentemente da donne (90%) di età compresa tra 30 e 49 anni (55%). Le professioni più rappresentate sono infermieri (21,5%), assistenti sanitari (20,4%) e ostetriche (9,4%). Oltre il 95% dei partecipanti dichiara di aver sentito parlare di MGF, ma solo il 19,2% possiede una conoscenza approfondita e il 66,6% non ha ricevuto alcuna formazione specifica. Le principali fonti di informazione restano i media (53,8%), seguiti da articoli scientifici (34,8%). Solo il 31,5% ha avuto esperienze dirette con donne portatrici di MGF, principalmente in contesti ostetrico-ginecologici. Le difficoltà maggiori riguardano la comunicazione (45,6%), le barriere linguistiche (45,1%) e la mancanza di formazione specifica (43,9%). Tuttavia, l’82,3% degli operatori manifesta interesse verso percorsi formativi mirati. Questi dati evidenziano un’elevata sensibilità ma anche una carenza strutturale di competenze e linee guida operative.
Mutilazioni genitali femminili: conoscenza, gestione, formazione e accoglienza interculturale tra gli operatori sanitari dell’ULSS 2 e ASFO e ruolo dell’assistente sanitario nella prevenzione e promozione della salute
BODIAN, ADAMA
2024/2025
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Title: Female genital mutilation: knowledge, management, training, and intercultural care among healthcare workers of ULSS 2 and ASFO, and the role of the public health nurse in prevention and health promotion. INTRODUCTION: Female genital mutilation (FGM) represents a serious violation of human rights and a complex challenge for the healthcare system, as it involves clinical, psychological, and cultural dimensions. In Italy, the increasing presence of migrant women from countries where the practice is widespread requires healthcare professionals, and in particular public health nurses, to develop specific intercultural and preventive competences. This thesis investigates the level of knowledge, operational difficulties, and training needs of Italian healthcare professionals regarding FGM, emphasizing the role of the public health nurse in health promotion and prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through an anonymous online questionnaire administered to 182 professionals from the Local Health Authority ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana and the Western Friuli Health Authority (ASFO). The questionnaire, consisting of 21 questions divided into six sections, explored sociodemographic data, knowledge, experiences, opinions, and training needs on the topic of FGM. Data processing was carried out through descriptive analysis and graphical representation of the results. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The sample consisted mainly of women (90%) aged between 30 and 49 years (55%). The most represented professions were nurses (21.5%), public health nurses (20.4%), and midwives (9.4%). Over 95% of participants reported having heard of FGM, but only 19.2% had an in-depth understanding, and 66.6% had not received any specific training. The main sources of information remained the media (53.8%), followed by scientific articles (34.8%). Only 31.5% had direct experience with women affected by FGM, mostly in obstetric-gynecological contexts. The main difficulties identified were communication (45.6%), language barriers (45.1%), and lack of specific training (43.9%). However, 82.3% of respondents expressed interest in targeted training programs. These findings highlight a high level of awareness but also a structural lack of competences and operational guidelines.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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