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A large clitoral epidermal dermoid cyst: A rare long term complication after female circumcision
Middle East Fertility Society Journal, 2015 Female genital mutilation (FGM) is prevalent in the African countries such as Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, and some areas of the Middle East. Many reasons for perpetuation of this practice are mentioned, most commonly are cultural and religious ...
Ahmed Samy El-agwany
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The Makkatte’ Tradition in The Bugis Muslim Community: A Gender and Cultural Analysis
IBDA': Jurnal Kebudayaan IslamFemale circumcision in the Bugis Muslim community is one of the processions in affirming one's Islamic faith. What makes female circumcision problematic is the gender, health and cultural issues involved. Religious interpretations of the legal status of
Nabiela Naily, Rustriningsih
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Female genital mutilation in Nigeria
International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 1996 Despite its harmful effects on the health of women, female genital mutilation or female circumcision is practiced in many developing countries. In Nigeria the incidence ranges from 29.5% in the urban areas to over 90% in the rural areas.
C N Obionu
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Saudi Medical Journal, 2000 It is uncertain when female circumcision was first practiced, but it certainly preceded the founding of both Christianity and Islam. A review of past and current historical, popular and professional literature was undertaken, and 4 types of female circumcision were identified.
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Female circumcision: Limiting the harm [PDF]
F1000Research, 2012 Objective: To review the strength of evidence that links many health hazards to female genital cutting. Material and methods: Literature search in Medline/Pubmed and Google scholar.
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Female circumcision and its impact on human dignity [PDF]
الرافدین للحقوقFemale circumcision, a traditional practice rooted in societal customs, poses significant risks to women's physical health and dignity. This practice infringes upon women's rights to health, physical integrity, and uniqueness, as protected by ...
Shaimaa ِAl-Bayati, Raqeeb Al-Hamawi
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Female genital mutilation: Overview and dermatologic relevanceCapsule Summary
JAAD InternationalFemale genital mutilation (FGM) is a common cultural practice, which involves the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia. With increasing immigration from regions where the practice is endemic, there has been a growing prevalence of
Ilhan Esse, BA +3 more
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European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 1992 A, Assali +3 more
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Sexual Function, Mental Well-being and Quality of Life among Kurdish Circumcised Women in Iran
Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2017 Background: Female genital mutilation is an intentional inhumane procedure that threatens girls and women's health. It is especially widespread in developing countries due to cultural, traditional and religious preferences.
Farzaneh DANESHKHAH +3 more
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Is there an association between female circumcision and perinatal death?
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2002 OBJECTIVE: In Sweden, a country with high standards of obstetric care, the high rate of perinatal mortality among children of immigrant women from the Horn of Africa raises the question of whether there is an association between female circumcision and ...
Essén Birgitta +5 more
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