The role of communities and leadership in ending female genital mutilation in Tanzania: an exploratory cross-sectional qualitative study in Tanga

• Hoofdauteurs: Serafina Mkuwa (Auteur), Jane Sempeho (Auteur), Omari Kimbute (Auteur), Stella Emmanuel Mushy (Auteur), Anthony Ndjovu (Auteur), Juhudi Mfaume (Auteur), Frida Ngalesoni (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the diehard cultures in the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa. The act involves chopping off part of the female genitals in varying degrees depending on the society. The motive behind this practice includes reducing female sexual desir...