Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review
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...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0e790cba614043d79b967f55762abf552025-02-03T05:58:14ZengWileyObstetrics and Gynecology International1687-95891687-95972018-01-01201810.1155/2018/73657157365715Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature ReviewElliot Klein0Elizabeth Helzner1Michelle Shayowitz2Stephan Kohlhoff3Tamar A. Smith-Norowitz4Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USADepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USADepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USADepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USADepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USAFemale 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7365715 |
| spellingShingle | Elliot Klein Elizabeth Helzner Michelle Shayowitz Stephan Kohlhoff Tamar A. Smith-Norowitz Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review Obstetrics and Gynecology International |
| title | Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review |
| title_full | Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review |
| title_short | Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review |
| title_sort | female genital mutilation health consequences and complications a short literature review |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7365715 |
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