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 …

management of health complications from female genital mutilation Page 1 WHO guidelines
on the management of health complications from female genital mutilation i WHO guidelines …

Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a cultural practice defined as the partial or
total removal of the external female genitalia for nontherapeutic indications. Due to changing …

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

Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves partial or total removal of the external
female genitalia or any other injury for non-medical reasons. Due to international migration …

Female genital cutting (FGC) has immediate and long-term negative health consequences
that are well-documented, and its elimination is a priority for policymakers. The persistence …

Background Globally, an estimated two million women have undergone Female Genital
Mutilation (FGM), and approximately four percent of women who have been circumcised live …

Female genital mutilation/cutting “FGM/C” is a deep-rooted damaging practice. Despite the
growing efforts to end this practice, the current trends of its decline are not enough to …

Objective This study aimed to understand the reasons for the practice by the Muslim
community, traditional practitioners and the views of religious scholars as well as the …

Here we explore the relationship between female genital cutting (FGC), sexual behaviour,
and marriage opportunities in five West African countries. Using large demographic datasets …