Department of Nursing, Jimma University, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Research Article
Assessment of Female Genital Mutilation and its Health Related Problems in Jimma University Medical Center, 2020
Author(s): Tilahun Legese Gemeda* and Shewaye Gemora Damto
Background: Female genital mutilation is any surgical modi ication of the female genitalia, comprising all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or non-therapeutic reasons. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) involves the removal of some or all of the external female genitalia and is usually performed on children by traditional birth attendant, midwives or an old woman who traditionally performs this practice in the community (traditional circumcisers).
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and health related problems of female genital mutilation.
Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was employed from December 01 to 10, 2019. Study was conducted on women of reproductive age visiti.. View More»
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