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

• Main Authors: Serafina Mkuwa (Author), Jane Sempeho (Author), Omari Kimbute (Author), Stella Emmanuel Mushy (Author), Anthony Ndjovu (Author), Juhudi Mfaume (Author), Frida Ngalesoni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...