Various forms of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) have been performed for
millennia and continue to be prevalent in parts of Africa. Although the health consequences …

The health consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM) have been described
previously; however, evidence of the social consequences is more intangible. To date, few …

Background Men in their roles as fathers, husbands, community and religious leaders may
play a pivotal part in the continuation of female genital mutilation (FGM). However, the …

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a cross-national comparative study of the prevalence and
correlates of female genital cutting (FGC) practices and beliefs in western Africa. METHODS …

The non-therapeutic alteration of children's genitals is typically discussed in two separate
ethical discourses: one for girls, in which such alteration is conventionally referred to as …

Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a common practice in developing
countries, including the UAE, and presents a major health problem. Methods A …

There are gaps in evidence regarding mental and sexual outcomes and associated
interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) living in Africa. This …

European healthcare systems are increasingly being challenged to respond to female
genital mutilation (FGM). This study explores the FGM experiences of migrant women …

Globally, over 200 million women and girls have been subjected to Female Genital
Mutilation (FGM). This practice, illegal in most countries, often happens in unsanitary …

Female circumcision is still practiced in different parts of Egypt, impacting women's health
and well‐being. Existing studies often portray parents' representations of the practice as …