Factors associated with female genital mutilation: a systematic review and synthesis of national, regional and community-based studies
Background This systematic review aimed to identify and describe the factors that influence
female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Methods Searches were conducted in Medline …
female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Methods Searches were conducted in Medline …
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the consequences of female genital mutilation on maternal and perinatal health outcomes in European and African countries
F Sylla, C Moreau, A Andro - BMJ global health, 2020 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Key knowledge gaps remain to improve reproductive health outcomes for
millions of women living with female genital mutilation (FGM). We aimed to update previous …
millions of women living with female genital mutilation (FGM). We aimed to update previous …
Female genital mutilation/cutting in Sierra Leone: are educated women intending to circumcise their daughters?
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has been recognized as a gross
violation of human rights of girls and women. This is well established in numerous …
violation of human rights of girls and women. This is well established in numerous …
Association between female genital mutilation and girl-child marriage in sub-Saharan Africa
Two commonly linked harmful practices that negatively impact the health of girls and women
in sub-Saharan Africa, and threaten their development and quality of life, are female genital …
in sub-Saharan Africa, and threaten their development and quality of life, are female genital …
Persistent female genital mutilation despite its illegality: Narratives from women and men in northern Ghana
Background Globally, an estimated two million women have undergone Female Genital
Mutilation (FGM), and approximately four percent of women who have been circumcised live …
Mutilation (FGM), and approximately four percent of women who have been circumcised live …
[HTML][HTML] An overview of female genital mutilation in Africa: are the women beneficiaries or victims?
GO Shakirat, MA Alshibshoubi, E Delia, A Hamayon… - Cureus, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a social phenomenon that is deeply rooted in
African socio-cultural and religious facets. It covers a sequence of procedures carried out on …
African socio-cultural and religious facets. It covers a sequence of procedures carried out on …
Prevalence of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women and girls in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) has zero health benefits. It can lead to short-
and long-term risks and complications, including physical, sexual, and mental health and …
and long-term risks and complications, including physical, sexual, and mental health and …
Female genital mutilation: prevalence, associated factors and health consequences among reproductive age group women in Keffa Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia
TA Gudeta, TM Regassa, LC Gamtessa - Reproductive Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Female genital mutilation is procedure involving partial or total removal of the
external female genitalia for cultural or non-therapeutic reasons. Despite of global concerns …
external female genitalia for cultural or non-therapeutic reasons. Despite of global concerns …
Attitudes toward female genital mutilation/circumcision: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Understanding the attitudes toward FGM/C held by people who have been
involved in this practice can lead to more active interventions to prevent this harmful …
involved in this practice can lead to more active interventions to prevent this harmful …
It'sa woman's thing: gender roles sustaining the practice of female genital mutilation among the Kassena-Nankana of northern Ghana
P Akweongo, EF Jackson, S Appiah-Yeboah… - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
Introduction The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM/C) in traditional African societies
is grounded in traditions of patriarchy that subjugate women. It is widely assumed that …
is grounded in traditions of patriarchy that subjugate women. It is widely assumed that …