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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1985
Genital mutilation of females constitutes a significant health hazard to the emotional and psychological status of women in many parts of the world. The anthropologic, cultural and social rationale for this custom is complex and case specific. The practice of female circumcision is nearly world-wide in its distribution and the extent of the genital ...
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Genital mutilation of females constitutes a significant health hazard to the emotional and psychological status of women in many parts of the world. The anthropologic, cultural and social rationale for this custom is complex and case specific. The practice of female circumcision is nearly world-wide in its distribution and the extent of the genital ...
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An Exploration of Female Genital Mutilation
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2006Abstract: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a form of violence against women that has recently been labeled a public health issue. This article will define and describe the procedure as well as discuss its physical and psychological implications. An exploration of the cultural significance of the practice will shed light on its continued existence in ...
Erika M, Baron, Florence L, Denmark
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Female genital mutilation in Nigeria
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2003AbstractObjectives: To determine the prevalence and distribution of female genital mutilation (FGM) procedures in a Nigerian population. Methods: Five hundred consecutive women were evaluated for evidence of FGM. The WHO classification system was utilized. Demographic and sociocultural information was collected.
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2022
Abstract Female genital mutilation (FGM) has garnered significant media, political, and legal attention in the UK. Despite criminalising the practice in 1985, FGM continues undetected and often underground. This book provides a unique insight into survivors’ attitudes towards FGM as well as the criminalisation of a culturally embedded ...
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Abstract Female genital mutilation (FGM) has garnered significant media, political, and legal attention in the UK. Despite criminalising the practice in 1985, FGM continues undetected and often underground. This book provides a unique insight into survivors’ attitudes towards FGM as well as the criminalisation of a culturally embedded ...
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Female Circumcision/Female Genital Mutilation
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2001Female circumcision/female genital mutilation (FC/FGM) refers to any alteration of the genitalia by excision or covering of the introitus done for nonmedical reasons. This procedure is widely prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and is traditionally performed on children and young adolescents.
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Female Genital Self-Mutilation
Archives of General Psychiatry, 1973Repeated genital self-mutilation in a woman is described, associated with episodes of anorexia, bulimia, and a wide range of actingout behavior. This is discussed in the light of two cases previously reported in the literature and another case reported earlier, but little recognized.
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2014
Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been portrayed in the literature as an inhumane practice and a form of human rights abuse. Young women and girls who undergo FGM are subjected to the risk of developing infections as well as gynecological and psychological complications. Where severe bleeding occurs, the risk of death is imminent.
Fariyal Ross-Sheriff +1 more
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been portrayed in the literature as an inhumane practice and a form of human rights abuse. Young women and girls who undergo FGM are subjected to the risk of developing infections as well as gynecological and psychological complications. Where severe bleeding occurs, the risk of death is imminent.
Fariyal Ross-Sheriff +1 more
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The Epidemiology of Female Genital Mutilations
Tropical Doctor, 1978A survey of the epidemiology of female genital mutilations in the Sudan Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Ivory Coast Upper Volta Senegal Somalia Nigeria Sierra Leone and Mali is reported. The 2 types of operations are: 1) excision and clitoridectomy and 2) infibulation or pharaonic circumcision.
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Female genital mutilation: an overview
BMJ, 1996The literature on female genital mutilation (also known as female circumcision) within a feminist theoretical context is discussed Issues of culture, politics and religion in the literature will be examined in relation to feminist thought and the paper will also assess the effects of female genital mutilation on women's health and status within ...
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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 ...
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