Results 171 to 180 of about 6,407 (212)
Some of the next articles are maybe not open access.
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2007
Female Genital Cutting (FGC) also known as female genital mutilation and female circumcision is a medical issue that has been exported to the West by the migration to the West of people from the countries where it has been traditionally practiced. It is practiced predominantly in 28 African countries and also some Middle Eastern countries such as Egypt
openaire +4 more sources
Female Genital Cutting (FGC) also known as female genital mutilation and female circumcision is a medical issue that has been exported to the West by the migration to the West of people from the countries where it has been traditionally practiced. It is practiced predominantly in 28 African countries and also some Middle Eastern countries such as Egypt
openaire +4 more sources
RETIRED: Female Genital Cutting
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2013This document has been archived because it contains outdated information. It should not be consulted for clinical use, but for historical research only. Please visit the journal website for the most recent guidelines.This document has been archived because it contains outdated information. It should not be consulted for clinical use, but for historical
Liette Perron +22 more
openaire +2 more sources
Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 2006
ABSTRACT The practice of female genital cutting is known by various names, such as female circumcision, female genital mutilation, or female genital surgeries. This article examines cutting and looks at the historical background, types of cuttings, prevalence, and why the practice continues. Nurse practitioners may encounter patients who have had this
exaly +3 more sources
ABSTRACT The practice of female genital cutting is known by various names, such as female circumcision, female genital mutilation, or female genital surgeries. This article examines cutting and looks at the historical background, types of cuttings, prevalence, and why the practice continues. Nurse practitioners may encounter patients who have had this
exaly +3 more sources
Female genital mutilation/cutting
BMJ, 2013In December 2012 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to intensify global efforts to eliminate female mutilation/cutting. As the recent Unicef report argues evidence played a major part in driving this resolution through. But what is the character of the available evidence and what is known about how to accelerate change to bring ...
openaire +2 more sources
International Social Work, 2009
English The purpose of this qualitative study with 17 Somali-born North American immigrant women was to better understand the women’s experiences with and views of female genital cutting (FGC), as well as their recommendations for developing more effective, inclusive and respectful prevention and intervention strategies for the ...
Khadija Khaja +3 more
openaire +1 more source
English The purpose of this qualitative study with 17 Somali-born North American immigrant women was to better understand the women’s experiences with and views of female genital cutting (FGC), as well as their recommendations for developing more effective, inclusive and respectful prevention and intervention strategies for the ...
Khadija Khaja +3 more
openaire +1 more source
Guideline No. 395-Female Genital Cutting
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2020To decrease the likelihood that the practice of female genital cutting (FGC) be continued in the future and to improve the care of girls and women who have been subjected to FGC or who are at risk by providing (1) information intended to strengthen knowledge and understanding of the practice, (2) information regarding the legal issues related to the ...
Liette, Perron +3 more
openaire +2 more sources
Neuroma of the Clitoris After Female Genital Cutting
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2003Nerve tumors of the clitoris and particularly neuromas are extremely rare.A 27-year-old infibulated African woman suffering from chronic vulvar pain increasing with sexual intercourse presented for gynecologic care. Examination revealed a painful clitoral tumor. The tumor was surgically excised.
Fernandez Aguilar, Sergio +1 more
openaire +3 more sources
Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2012Liette, Perron, Vyta, Senikas
openaire +2 more sources
Female genital cutting and the slave trade
This paper investigates the historical origins of female genital cutting (FGC). We test the historical hypothesis that FGC is associated with the Red Sea route of the African slave trade, where women were typically sold as concubines in the Middle East and infibulation was used as a means to preserve virginity.Lucia Corno +2 more
openaire +4 more sources