Exploring the capacity of the Somaliland healthcare system to manage female genital mutilation / cutting-related complications and prevent the medicalization of the practice: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) negatively impacts the wellbeing of girls and women throughout their lifecycle. In Somalia, FGM/C prevalence is nearly universal (98%) among females aged 15-49 years, with infibulation prevalence at 77%. Whilst there is need to engage hea...
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Main Authors: | Mohamed Yussuf (Author), Dennis J. Matanda (Author), Richard A. Powell (Author) |
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2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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