Exploring the capacity of the Somaliland healthcare system to manage female genital mutilation / cutting-related complications and prevent the medicalization of the practice: a cross-sectional study

Exploring the capacity of the Somaliland healthcare system to manage female genital mutilation / cutting-related complications and prevent the medicalization of the practice: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) negatively impacts the wellbeing of girls and women throughout their lifecycle. In Somalia, FGM/C prevalence is nearly universal (98%) among females aged 15–49 years, with infibulation prevalence at 77%. Whilst there is need to engage hea...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Yussuf, Dennis J. Matanda, Richard A. Powell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation/cutting
FGM/C
Healthcare system
Somaliland
Somalia, Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-5049-2

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