Sequela of female genital mutilation on birth outcomes in Jijiga town, Ethiopian Somali region: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Kiros Gebremicheal (Author), Fisehaye Alemseged (Author), Haimanot Ewunetu (Author), Daniel Tolossa (Author), Abdibari Ma'alin (Author), Mahlet Yewondwessen (Author), Samuel Melaku (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Ethiopia, female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a serious concern and has affected 23.8 million women and girls, with the highest prevalence in Somali regional state. Even though FGM is reported to be associated with a range of obstetric complications, little is known about...