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Female genital mutilation: classification and management

Nursing StandardPublished 24 October 2007
Maligaye Bikoo
Citations14
SJR quartileQ3
SJR score0.30

TL;DR

Female genital mutilation is a deeply rooted cultural tradition observed primarily in Africa and among certain communities in the Middle East and Asia and it has considerable health consequences.

Abstract

Female genital mutilation is a deeply rooted cultural tradition observed primarily in Africa and among certain communities in the Middle East and Asia. It has considerable health consequences. Women from the practising communities are increasingly seen within healthcare settings but few healthcare professionals are trained to treat their specific healthcare needs.

Keywords

Medicine