The unbroken chain of female genital mutilation: a qualitative assessment of high school girls’ perspectives

The unbroken chain of female genital mutilation: a qualitative assessment of high school girls’ perspectives

Abstract Background Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined as any procedure that involves damage to the female external genitalia. This practice is majorly prevalent in Sudan, as it is estimated that over 12 million Sudanese women are circumcised. This study uncovers rural females’ knowledge and...

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Main Authors: Lina Hemmeda, Lena Anwer, Marwa Abbas, Lina Elfaki, Maram Omer, Maab Khalid, Mushrega Hassan, Mihrab Mostafa, Lina Hamza, Maab Mahmoud, Maram Mohamed Osman, Mozan Mohamed, Lamees Bakheet, Alaa T. Omer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation
Perception
Traditions
Women’s rights
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02843-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02843-w

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