Shifts in FGM/C practice in Sudan: communities' perspectives and drivers

• Главные авторы: Nafisa Bedri (Автор), Huda Sherfi (Автор), Ghada Rudwan (Автор), Sara Elhadi (Автор), Caroline Kabiru (Автор), Wafaa Amin (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Although Sudan has one of the highest prevalence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), there have been shifts in e practice. These shifts include a reduction in the prevalence among younger age cohorts, changes in the types of FGM/C, an increase in medicalization, and...