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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.
Hindin, Michelle Jane, Petignat, Patrick, Lucrezia Catania, Michelle Jane Hindin, Catania, Lucrezia, Abdulcadir, Jasmine, Abdulcadir, Omar, Omar Abdulcadir, Jasmine Abdulcadir, Lale Say, Say, Lale, Patrick Petignat   +11 more
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Female genital mutilation in Djibouti

African Health Sciences, 2013
The practice of female genital mutilation (we will use the latest definition adopted by WHO/UNFP: female genital mutilation/cutting or FGM/C) is still widespread in 28 African countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that more than two million females undergo some form of genital mutilation every year. Its negative health impact and its
Martinelli, M, Ollé-Goig, JE
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Early childhood female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone, 2008-2019.

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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Female Genital Mutilation in Sudan

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation or female circumcision (FGM) is a serious health problem in Sudan. This procedure is harmful to women and causes many complications during pregnancy and childbirth.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the female genital mutilation (FGM) and its associated factors in Sudan.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Data from Sudan ...
Elduma, Adel Hussein, Adel Hussein Elduma   +1 more
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Female Genital Mutilation as Perceived by Old and Young Egyptian Women: A Comparative Study [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2023
 Background: Female genital mutilation is a persistent issue of global concern that carries various health risks for women and girls. Female genital mutilation is a traditional harmful practice that has been prevalent for many years; despite of ...
Manal Mohamed Elsawy, Nabila Abdelkader Abdeldaiem, Ebtesam Mo'awad El-Sayed Ebied, Khadraa Mohamed Mousa   +3 more
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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.
Godwin I Meniru, Maryann O Meniru, Uchechukwu O Ezeh   +2 more
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Management of Psychosocial and Sexual Complains Among Cancer Patients in the African Context: A scoping review

Sexual Medicine, 2022
Background: There is a lack of specialised psychosocial and sexual therapies for cancer patients in the African context. Aim: This paper aims to highlight gaps in capacities of health care providers to address psychosocial and sexual needs of patients ...
Padaruth Ramlachan, MBChB, MHlthSc, FECSM, Esho Tammary, MSc, PHD, Osur Joachim, MBChB, PhD, Ireri Mugambi Edward, BSc, MSc, Serigne Magueye, MD, FWACS   +4 more
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Evaluation of Psychological and Sexual Effects of Female Genital Mutilation (Circumcision) [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Medical Research, 2022
The aim of the present study is to evaluate sexual and psychological effects of female genital mutilation (circumcisin ). This was a case control and comparative study that was conducted at obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic at Beni-Suef ...
Amal Abdallah, Hamada Abdel Wahed, Ahmed Ezzat, Heba Ibrahim Khalifa   +3 more
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Quality of services offered to women with female genital mutilation across health facilities in a Kenyan County

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) curtails women’s health, human rights and development. Health system as a critical pillar for social justice is key in addressing FGM while executing the core mandate of disease prevention and management.
Samuel Kimani, Chantalle Okondo, Jacinta Muteshi-Strachan, Jaldesa Guyo   +3 more
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Female genital mutilation: prevalence, associated factors and health consequences among reproductive age group women in Keffa Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia

Reproductive Health, 2022
Plain English Summary Female Genital Mutilation is a procedure involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for cultural or non-therapeutic reasons.
Tesfaye Abera Gudeta, Tilahun Mekonnen Regassa, Lalisa Chewaka Gamtessa   +2 more
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