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Female Genital Mutilation practiced by Dawoodi Bohras of Pakistan

open access: yesKulturní Studia
This paper examines the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among the Dawoodi Bohra community in Pakistan. FGM, a non-therapeutic alteration of the female genitalia, is examined through the lenses of religion, culture and health.
Sanchita Bhattacharya
doaj   +1 more source

Somalian women with female genital mutilation had increased risk of female sexual dysfunction: a cross-sectional observational study

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
Studies regarding the impact of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on sexual function are scarce. This study is the first to explore the rate of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among Somalian women who underwent FGM and its association with ...
Abdikarim Hussein Mohamed   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Variation in Stabilization and Resuscitation Practices at Birth of Preterm Infants Among 12 National or Regional Neonatal Networks

open access: yesActa Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Neonatal resuscitation follows national or regional guidelines, but uptake varies in clinical practice. This study aimed to examine variations in reported delivery room practices for infants < 29 weeks' gestation across neonatal units in 12 networks of the International Network for Evaluating Outcomes in Neonates.
Maria Fernanda de Almeida   +676 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Istanbul Convention: new treaty, new tool

open access: yesForced Migration Review, 2015
The new Istanbul Convention provides a powerful tool for more effectively guaranteeing the protection of asylum seekers at risk of gender-based persecution and at risk of FGM in particular.
Elise Petitpas , Johanna Nelles
doaj  

Free Vibration Analysis for Polyester/Graphene Nanocomposites Multilayer Functionally Graded Plates

open access: yesФізика і хімія твердого тіла
In the current work, an FGM nanocomposite made of multi-layers of graphene nanoparticles and a polyester-based matrix was constructed using the molds with a hand lay-up technique to attain an accurate shape and reduce defects in the final product.
Shahad Qusi Abd Alqader   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Isogeometric Analysis of FGM Plates

open access: yesMaterials Today: Proceedings, 2018
Abstract This work presents an isogeometric formulation for the geometrically nonlinear analysis of functionally graded material (FGM) plates. FGM plates are made of a mixture of two components (ceramic and metal) whose volume fractions vary smoothly along the thickness.
Samir P. Auad   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Ceramic Production and Geodiversity in Iron Age Iberia: An Archaeometric Study of Pottery from Castrejón de Capote (SW Spain)

open access: yesArchaeometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The hillfort of Castrejón de Capote is one of the best investigated settlements of Late Iron Age southwest Iberia. Located in the territory that the classical sources attributed to the Celtici, it was occupied between the early 4th and the 1st centuries bce.
Beatrijs de Groot   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Migration and Caesarean Section Birth in the United Kingdom: A Secondary Analysis of Born in Bradford Data

open access: yesBirth, EarlyView.
This secondary analysis of Born in Bradford data provides comparison of caesarean section birth rates (total, elective, and emergency) between migrant populations and UK‐born women. Findings show variations between migrant populations with some experiencing significantly lower, and others significantly higher incidence rates.
Victoria Cadman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimates of female genital mutilation/cutting in the Netherlands: a comparison between a nationwide survey in midwifery practices and extrapolation-model

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2020
Background Owing to migration, female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) has become a growing concern in host countries in which FGM/C is not familiar.
Ramin Kawous   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quality of services offered to women with female genital mutilation across health facilities in a Kenyan County

open access: yesBMC 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   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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