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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2004 In this issue of Acta Dr Abdul-Almawla Kangoum and co-authors publish a survey on female genital mutilation – now called female genital cutting (FGC) – in a Swedish county. The survey was basically carried out as a questionnaire including an invitation to an interview and a clinical examination.
Bettina Shell-Duncan, Ylva Hernlund
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Estimating the indirect prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting in Switzerland
BMC Public Health, 2021 Background We updated the indirect estimates for women and girls living with Female Genital Mutilation Cutting (FGM/C) in Switzerland, using data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office of migrant women and girls born in one of the 30 high-prevalence ...
S. Cottler-Casanova, J. Abdulcadir
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Defibulation can recall the trauma of female genital mutilation/cutting: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Women with female genital mutilation/cutting are known to have psychological sequelae from the cutting and other traumatic experiences. However, very few studies report immediate psychological sequelae of genital reconstructive surgery in this
Gianmarco Taraschi +3 more
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Reproductive Health, 2022 Plain English Summary Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) can result in short and long-term complications, which can impact physical, psychological and sexual health.
Mathilde Horowicz +2 more
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Female Genital Cutting or Circumcision
Nursing & Healthcare International Journal, 2023 Woman genital slicing additionally referred to as woman genital mutilation or circumcision, is a deeply rooted cultural exercise that entails the partial or overall elimination of outside lady genitalia for non-scientific reasons. Despite being extensively criticized for its bodily and psychological fitness dangers, as well as its violation of human ...
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Female Genital Mutilation, Cutting, or Circumcision [PDF]
Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2013 Female genital mutilation (FGM), female genital cutting, or female circumcision of women, the theme addressed in this special issue has many terms. The short form acronym FGM is understood by most, and it does contain the notion that we are talking about a traditional practice that is harmful.
Johanne Sundby +2 more
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Female genital mutilation in Africa: Scoping the landscape of evidence
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2020 Background: Despite concerted efforts to curb Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), it is still a contributor to the high morbidity and mortality rates among females in Africa. Purpose: To describe the publication output on FGM/C conducted in Africa
Oluchukwu Loveth Obiora +2 more
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Attitudes towards female genital cutting among pregnant women in Owo, Nigeria
South African Family Practice, 2012 Background: This study aimed to determine the attitudes of pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, towards female genital cutting.
C.O. Omolase +4 more
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Reproductive Health, 2017 Background World Health Organization defines female genital mutilation/cutting as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice is
Yohannes Mehretie Adinew +1 more
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BMC Public Health, 2018 Background Migration flows of women from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting practicing countries have generated a need for data on women potentially affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.
Livia Elisa Ortensi +2 more
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