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Psychosocial and sexual aspects of female circumcision

African Journal of Urology, 2013
Sexual behavior is a result of interaction of biology and psychology. Sexual excitement of the female can be triggered by stimulation of erotogenic areas; part of which is the clitoris.
S. Abdel-Azim
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An Interpretative Phenomenological Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Female Anti‐FGM Activists in the United Kingdom

Journal of Community &Applied Social Psychology, Volume 36, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study examines the experiences of grassroots activists who are campaigning to end FGM. Seven semi‐structured interviews were conducted with women from the diaspora community in the United Kingdom. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis the researchers constructed five themes: ‘The path to activism’, ‘conflict and struggle ...
Amal Ali, Paula Corcoran
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating Female Condoms into HIV Prevention Programs: A Case Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Opportunities in Kenya [PDF]

, 2014
Female condoms are an important option for dual protection from unintended pregnancy and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, especially when male condoms cannot be used.

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Self‐Reported Dysmenorrhea Among Adolescent Girls in the Cape Coast Metropolis: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Dysmenorrhea is a common gynaecological condition among female adolescents and affects students' well‐being in Ghana. This study assessed dysmenorrhea prevalence, effects, and coping mechanisms among adolescent girls in Junior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis. Methodology A cross‐sectional study was conducted among
Amina S. Abugri, Attoh Tetteh, Gabriel P. Kotam, Angele Comlan‐Cataria, Stephen Ocansey, Richard K. D. Ephraim   +5 more
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Permenkes Sunat Kaum Perempuan: Pro dan Kontra antara Tradisi dan Perlindungan Kepentingan Perempuan [PDF]

, 2011
Findings on female circumcision in few areas in Indonesia showthat nearly 88.5% of the field by medical personnel, in PadangPariaman 67.5% also carried out by medical staff, while theremaining non-medical personnel, while in Makassar and bonealmost 100 ...
Oktarina, O. (Oktarina)
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Disentangling the complex association between female genital cutting and HIV among Kenyan women [PDF]

, 2009
Female genital cutting (FGC) is a widespread cultural practice in Africa and the Middle East, with a number of potential adverse health consequences for women.
Baltazar, Goldstein, JAMES J. BROWN, Nickerson, OLGA MASLOVSKAYA, Rasbash, SABU S. PADMADAS, Skaine   +7 more
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Application of Geographically Weighted Regression Analysis to Assess Predictors of Early Sexual Initiation in Ethiopia, EDHS 2016

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Early sexual initiation was defined as the experience of first intercourse before 18 years of age. It has negative health, social, and economic consequences with an increased lifetime prevalence of sexual partners, thereby increasing the risk of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases. Thus, this study aimed to assess the
Shimels Derso Kebede, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw   +1 more
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Male circumcision for HIV prevention in high HIV prevalence settings: what can mathematical modelling contribute to informed decision making? [PDF]

, 2009
Experts from UNAIDS, WHO, and the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling report their review of mathematical models estimating the impact of male circumcision on HIV incidence in high HIV prevalence ...
UNAIDS/WHO/SACEMA Expert Group on Modelling the Impact and Cost of Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention
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Leveraging the Positive Deviance Approach to Drive Behavior Change in Noncommunicable Diseases: A Scoping Review

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Positive deviants are individuals or groups who demonstrate unexpectedly positive outcomes in contexts where negative outcomes are the norm. In this study, positive deviants exhibited health‐promoting behaviors related to NCD risk factors. The use of these strategies led to positive health outcomes, which merit further exploration and integration into ...
Oumnia Bouaddi, Imad El badisy, Hafida Charaka, Houda E. L. Kirat, Mouna Boucham, Majdouline Obtel, Asmae Khattabi, Kenza Hassouni, Lahcen Belyamani, Mohamed Khalis   +9 more
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Tyttöjen ja naisten ympärileikkauksia ehkäisevä työ : käsikirja työntekijöille [PDF]

, 2011
Seksuaaliterveyden edistämisen kehittämistyömme tehtiin yhteistyössä Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulun ja Fida Internationalin kanssa. Kehittämistyömme on luonteeltaan toiminnallinen ja sen tarkoitus on tuottaa opasvihkonen tyttöjen ympärileikkauksia ...
Arra, Maaria, Nyyssölä, Johanna
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