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Table 2 Health Care Provider Confidence - Items

From: Assessing the reliability and validity of attitudes and confidence scales for the care of women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/cutting

1

On inspection of the female genitalia, I can identify a woman with FGM/C

2

On identification of a woman with FGM/C, I can assign the appropriate WHO Type classification

3

On identification of a woman with FGM/C, I can appropriately code a visit to document the presence and type of FGM/C using ICD-10 and CPT codes

4

Conduct an effective reproductive/sexual health history via an interpreter

5

Respond to the health concerns of women with FGM/C by engaging in non-judgmental listening

6

Counsel women on the possible complications she may experience related to FGM/C

7

Discuss defibulation with pregnant women who have undergone Type 3 FGM/C in a culturally sensitive manner

8

Create a positive therapeutic relationship with a patient who refuses a recommended procedure