A prospective cohort study of the relationship of female genital mutilation with birth outcomes in Somalia

Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. There are some complications related to childbirth that concern both the mother and the baby. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the birth outc...

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Main Authors: Deniz Kulaksiz, Ifrah Abdi Nor, Recep Erin, Kubra Baki Erin, Tuncay Toprak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01790-2