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Knowledge of obstetric fistulas and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue 3, Page 1381-1391, March 2026.
Abstract Objectives Obstetric fistula is a complication occurring in childbearing women. It is a major problem in developing countries and results in poor childhood development and limited use of obstetric care. The aim of this study was to show the pooled prevalence of knowledge of obstetric fistulas among reproductive age women.
Aster Shiferaw, Getachew Tilaye Mihiret, Mastewal Yechale Mihret   +2 more
wiley   +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

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 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 ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Applying Anthropology to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

American Anthropologist, Volume 128, Issue 1, Page 195-205, March 2026.
ABSTRACT In this article, we review how anthropologies from various subdisciplines, from social to evolutionary anthropology, are contributing to our understanding of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). We focus on four key questions: What are the origins of FGM/C? What functions and meanings are linked to FGM/C?
Hannelore Van Bavel, Mhairi A. Gibson
wiley   +1 more source

International efforts on abandoning female genital mutilation

African Journal of Urology, 2013
Female genital mutilation (FGM), sometimes referred to as female circumcision or female genital cutting, is a harmful cultural practice without any known health benefit.
E. Edouard, O. Olatunbosun, L. Edouard
doaj   +1 more source

Improving sexual and reproductive health of migrant girls and women living with female genital mutilations providing them with specific maternity care. [PDF]

, 2017
Worldwide, 200 million girls and women have been estimated as living with female genital mutilation/cutting. Today, this phenomenon does not only concern the countries where this practice is widespread, but also in many other nations where the ...
Benagiano, Giuseppe, Cerbo, Rosanna, Fabiola, Riccardini, Jasmine, Abdulcadir, Lucchese, Franco, Luciana, Barreca   +5 more
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Gonorrhea Management in High‐, Limited‐ and No‐Resource Settings: Implications in the Context of Antimicrobial Resistance

International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 65, Issue 3, Page 444-455, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, represents an escalating global public health threat due to antimicrobial resistance. The current review explores diverse approaches around the globe to gonorrhea management across various settings, with a focus on diagnostic strategies, treatment practices ...
Andrei Tanasov, Maciej Pastuszczak, George‐Sorin Tiplica   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cases studies about female genital mutilation «Jadare» in the culture fulbe (Guinea Bissau)

Cultura de los Cuidados, 2019
Objective: Female genital mutilation covers all procedures that, intentionally and for non-medical reasons, alter or damage, partially or totally, the female genital organs whether for cultural or religious reasons.
Cadidjato Baldé, Almudena Arroyo Rodríguez   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Female Genital Mutilation: Exploring Strategies for Ending Ritualized Torture; Shaming, Blaming, and Utilizing the Convention against Torture [PDF]

, 2008
The intent of this article is to graphically describe female genital mutilation (FGM); discuss the background of FGM and its health, psychological, and social implications; propose some workable solutions to ending FGM; and raise the level of awareness ...
Broussard, Patricia A.
core   +2 more sources