Results 91 to 100 of about 81,181 (295)

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, Johanna Elizabeth Maree, Nokuthula Nkosi-Mafutha   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Asylum and Female Genital Mutilation: Membership in a Particular Social Group Inadequately Protecting Persecuted Women (Comment) [PDF]

, 2009
The question is what is the social group for women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) and how should that be decided? This Comment exposes difficulties of defining a social group and focuses on how female genital mutilation victims ...
Stacey Kounelias
core   +1 more source

Clitoral reconstructive surgery in women and girls living with female genital mutilation: A systematic review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue S1, Page 81-94, January 2026.
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is recognized as a violation of human rights, with global prevalence affecting million girls and women. FGM varies in type and severity, and poses physical, emotional, and social risks, with a significant impact on female sexual function leading to mental health issues and reduced quality of life ...
Chiamaka Meremikwu, Chukwudi Oringanje, Chioma Moses, Marcel Otonkue, Friday Odey, Ifeanyichukwu Ezebialu, Martin Meremikwu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Socio-economic and demographic determinants of female genital mutilation in sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of data from demographic and health surveys

Reproductive Health, 2020
Background Owing to the severe repercussions associated with female genital mutilation (FGM) and its illicit status in many countries, the WHO, human rights organisations and governments of most sub-Saharan African countries have garnered concerted ...
B. Ahinkorah, J. Hagan, E. Ameyaw, A. Seidu, Eugene Budu, Francis Sambah, S. Yaya, Eric Torgbenu, T. Schack   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Diagnoses and procedures of inpatients with female genital mutilation/cutting in Swiss University Hospitals: a cross-sectional study

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, Sara Cottler-Casanova, Jasmine Abdulcadir   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Female Genital Mutilation in Ghana: Prevalence and Socioeconomic Predictors [PDF]

, 2021
Abdul Rauf Alhassan, John Nyaaba Anyinzaam-Adolipore   +1 more
openalex   +1 more source

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Global Concern [PDF]

, 2016
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a human rights issue that affects girls and women worldwide. As such, its elimination is a global concern.

core  

Exploring barriers to seeking health care among Kenyan Somali women with female genital mutilation: a qualitative study

BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2020
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a cultural practice associated with health consequences, women rights and deprivation of dignity.
Samuel Kimani, C. Kabiru, J. Muteshi, J. Guyo   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Case report: epidermoid inclusion cyst of the clitoris as a long-term complication of female genital mutilation

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019
Background Female genital mutilation is a common procedure in sub-Saharan Africa that causes serious short- and long-term complications. Although physicians can overcome these complications sometimes, they can be very confusing to diagnose.
Ozer Birge, Mustafa Melih Erkan, Aliye Nigar Serin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social and political approach of female genital mutilation [PDF]

, 2013
La mutilación genital femenina (MGF) ha entrado en la agenda social y política de los diferentes organismos internacionales hace ya algunas décadas, siendo ya numerosas las acciones que se han desarrollado en países donde esta práctica es habitual ...
Grande Gascón, María Luisa, Hernández Padilla, María, Ruiz Seisdedos, Susana   +2 more
core   +1 more source