Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a nonmedical procedure entailing
the modification of the external female genitalia. A description of the prevalence and …

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

Introduction: certain traditional practices which have negative effects on maternal and child
health continue to be practiced in sub-Saharan African countries. A survey was carried out in …

Abstract Background Obstetric Fistula is a childbirth injury that disproportionately affects
women in sub-Saharan Africa. Although poverty plays an important role in perpetuating …

This community-based, cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted in four communities
in Nigeria's Delta, and was conceptualized to address gaps in our understanding of …

An important proactive factor for the continuation of female genital mutilation (FGM) is
tradition and customs inherited in the family from mothers to daughters. Therefore, the aim of …

Background A tremendous number of girls in Yemen are still subjected to female genital
cutting (FGC), which carries an increased risk of health complications and violates children's …

Background: The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is highly prevalent in countries
in African and the Middle East and is present at all levels of society, due to beliefs that it …

Abstract Background: Female Genital Mutilation is the excision of any part of the female
genital organs for non-medical reasons. According to the World Health Organization …