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A systematic review of group education or one-on-one counseling for the prevention of female genital mutilation in communities that perform female genital mutilation. [PDF]

Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. Education plays a crucial role in stopping and preventing FGM by raising awareness through individual counseling, as well as group education at health facilities.
Meremikwu A, Oduwole OA, Oringanje C, Arikpo I, Sidney O, Nwankwo G, Eze A, Okebalama H, Odey E, Ukpeh I, Ele M, Meremikwu M.   +11 more
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Sexual health interventions for treating sexual dysfunction in women with female genital mutilation: A systematic review. [PDF]

Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Abstract Background Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), characterized by persistent problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain, can occur in women with any type of female genital mutilation (FGM) as a result of anatomical changes, pain, or psychological trauma.
Okomo U, Oringanje C, Nwaneri-Ogugbue M, Inyang E, Okusanya B, Okoh PF, Otonkue M, Meremikwu M.   +7 more
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Capacity building for healthcare workers on preventing and managing female genital mutilation: Impact on knowledge, attitudes, skills, and quality of care-A systematic review. [PDF]

Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Abstract Background Despite declining prevalence in some regions, female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a major public health issue, causing both immediate and long‐term health complications. Objectives The objective of this present study was to determine the effect of training healthcare workers, providing access to resources for capacity‐building ...
Oringanje C, Oparah S, Pallitto CC, Okoro A, Otonkue M, Ovat F, Nwankwo O, Meremikwu M.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Early childhood female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone, 2008-2019. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundFemale genital mutilation remains a public health concern and human rights violation affecting young girls in Sierra Leone, despite global efforts to eliminate the practice.
Augustus Osborne, Camilla Bangura, Baindu Abu, Umaru Sesay   +3 more
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Deinfibulation for improving obstetric, neonatal, gynecologic, and sexual health outcomes in women and girls with type III female genital mutilation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Abstract Background Type III female genital mutilation (FGM) is corrected by the scar tissue removal of the vaginal opening, known as deinfibulation. Objectives To determine the current evidence on whether deinfibulation leads to improved obstetric, neonatal, gynecologic, and sexual health outcomes. Search Strategy The following databases were searched
Okusanya B, Esu E, Nwachuku N, Adaramoye V, Olughu E, Okpebri K, Meremikwu C, Meremikwu J, Iwomi F, Meremikwu M.   +9 more
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Impact of female genital mutilation laws, policies, and professional codes of conduct on healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, skills, and quality of care: A mixed-method review. [PDF]

Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Abstract Background Over 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Although many countries have laws prohibiting FGM, enforcement remains a challenge. Efforts to eliminate FGM require a multifaceted approach, including policy implementation, community ...
Asaolu I, Oringanje C, Arikpo D, Aquaisua E, Ndukwu D, Pallitto CC, Nihlen A, Robertson K, Meremikwu M.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The determinants of female genital mutilation among daughters in Nigeria. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
Female Genital Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C) refers to the complete or incomplete removal of the female external genital or other injuries for non-medical or cultural reasons.
Charles Echezona Nzelu, Uche Maureen Nzelu, Amara Rita Ugwunze, Ngozi Azodoh   +3 more
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Women's knowledge and attitudes toward female genital mutilation and associated factors in Diguna Fango, a rural district in southern Ethiopia: a community-based mixed study [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
BackgroundFemale genital mutilation (FGM) is a widely practiced custom in Ethiopia. The women's knowledge and attitudes toward it and influencing factors have not been explored in Ethiopia, particularly in the rural districts.
Tamirat Beyene Gerete, Asresash Demissie, Enatfenta Sewmehone, Wubishet Gezimu, Wubishet Gezimu   +4 more
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Female genital mutilation [PDF]

Tropical Doctor, 2016
This article is about how primary care health professionals can approach the problem of female genital mutilation (FGM) when it is encountered in everyday general practice. An introduction to FGM is given, in order to provide an overview that creates understanding and raises awareness.
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Female genital mutilation [PDF]

BMJ, 1995
Female genital mutilation is the medically unnecessary modification of female genitalia. Female genital mutilation typically occurs at about 7 years of age, but mutilated women suffer severe medical complications throughout their adult lives. Female genital mutilation most frequently occurs in Africa, the Middle East, and Muslim parts of Indonesia and ...
G. I Meniru, M. O Meniru, U. O Ezeh
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