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Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review
Joint Authors
Helzner, Elizabeth
Klein, Elliot
Shayowitz, Michelle
Kohlhoff, Stephan
Smith-Norowitz, Tamar A.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure performed on women in developing countries and is underreported; it involves cutting or altering the female genitalia.
The health consequences of FGM include bacterial and viral infections, obstetrical complications, and psychological problems.
In this study, we report FGM societal importance, ramifications, classifications, cultural significance, prevalence, complications, implications, and treatment.
Although efforts have been made to eradicate FGM, the dynamics that perpetuate the practice have societal roots.
Intervention methods to promote change from within the community are necessary for successful eradication of the practice.
For prevention, further studies are needed to develop programs that raise awareness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Klein, Elliot& Helzner, Elizabeth& Shayowitz, Michelle& Kohlhoff, Stephan& Smith-Norowitz, Tamar A.. 2018. Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210703
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Klein, Elliot…[et al.]. Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Klein, Elliot& Helzner, Elizabeth& Shayowitz, Michelle& Kohlhoff, Stephan& Smith-Norowitz, Tamar A.. Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210703
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1210703