Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Nov 30, 2022
Date Accepted: Aug 7, 2023
Health care providers’ (HCPs) readiness to adopt an interactive 3D webapp in consultations about female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): Qualitative evaluation of a prototype
ABSTRACT
Background:
Comprehensive and appropriate health care provision to patients with female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is lacking. 3D visuals of anatomy help to confer clinical information to patients in addition to supporting whether health care providers (HCPs) in their own understanding of a patient’s anatomy.
Objective:
To determine HCPs would find an interactive 3D web application (webapp) showing pelvic and genital anatomy to be helpful in patient consultations about FGM/C.
Methods:
Audio- and video-recorded usability testing using semi-structured interview protocol with seven HCPs from various disciplines experienced in care for women and girls with FGM/C in migration-destination settings. Interviews were transcribed manually and analysed thematically for contextualised data regarding HCP’s willingness to use a 3D webapp visualising anatomy in FGM/C in consultations with patients.
Results:
All but one of the seven HCPs interviewed expressed keen interest in using this webapp and its 3D visuals of anatomy after FGM/C in consultations with patients. In their feedback, participants shared the common contexts for the use of visuals in health care for FGM/C and the concepts they are used to reinforce. Participating HCPs also highlighted the need for visuals that patients can relate to, as well as features that would adapt to and improve the continuum of care for women and girls with FGM/C.
Conclusions:
Digital applications with interactive 3D models of pelvic and genital anatomy that are accessible, accurate, and adaptable are likely to aid HCPs in communicating clinical information about FGM/C to patients in consultations.
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