Narrative review of women's health in Iran: challenges and successes
Background In each society, the health of women in different periods may be endangered by
an unequal distribution of resources, facilities, and gender prejudices. The present study …
an unequal distribution of resources, facilities, and gender prejudices. The present study …
Prevalence of female genital mutilation and its effect on women's health in Bale zone, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Background Females' genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the harmful traditional practices
affecting the health of women and children. It has a long-term physiological, sexual and …
affecting the health of women and children. It has a long-term physiological, sexual and …
Effect of female genital mutilation/cutting on sexual functions
Abstract Background Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) or female circumcision is
the procedure of eliminating some or all parts of the external female genitalia. FGM/C is …
the procedure of eliminating some or all parts of the external female genitalia. FGM/C is …
A qualitative assessment of women's perspectives and experience of female genital mutilation in Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is prevalent in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, but
there is a lack of adequate knowledge about how the practice is perceived by the women …
there is a lack of adequate knowledge about how the practice is perceived by the women …
Prevalence of female genital mutilation among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Female genital mutilation affects the social, psychological, spiritual and
physical well-being of women. In Ethiopia, studies regarding the female genital mutilation …
physical well-being of women. In Ethiopia, studies regarding the female genital mutilation …
Daughters at risk of female genital mutilation: Examining the determinants of mothers' intentions to allow their daughters to undergo female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is still a common practice in many countries in Africa and
the Middle East. Understanding the determinants of FGM can lead to more active …
the Middle East. Understanding the determinants of FGM can lead to more active …
Female genital mutilation among Iraqi Kurdish women: a cross-sectional study from Erbil city
Abstract Background Iraqi Kurdistan region is one of the areas where female genital
mutilation is reportedly widely practiced but inadequately studied. The aim of this study was …
mutilation is reportedly widely practiced but inadequately studied. The aim of this study was …
The practice of female genital mutilation across the world: data availability and approaches to measurement
ABSTRACT While Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been in existence for centuries, the
rigorous and systematic documentation of the extent of the practice is a recent undertaking …
rigorous and systematic documentation of the extent of the practice is a recent undertaking …
[HTML][HTML] Sexual function, mental well-being and quality of life among Kurdish circumcised women in Iran
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Background: Female genital mutilation is an intentional inhumane procedure that threatens
girls and women's health. It is especially widespread in develo** countries due to cultural …
girls and women's health. It is especially widespread in develo** countries due to cultural …
Knowledge and perspectives of female genital cutting among the local religious leaders in Erbil governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan region
Background Religious leaders are one of the key actors in the issue of female genital cutting
(FGC) due to the influential position they have in the community and the frequent association …
(FGC) due to the influential position they have in the community and the frequent association …