Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population

Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population

Abstract Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a common practice in developing countries, including the UAE, and presents a major health problem. Methods A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1035 participants: 831 (80.3%) females and 204 (19.7%) males. Re...

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Main Authors: Shamsa Al Awar, Moamar Al-Jefout, Nawal Osman, Zuhur Balayah, Nourah Al Kindi, Teodora Ucenic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation/cutting
Female circumcision
UAE
Social impact
Attitude
Prevalence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-020-00949-z

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