Ethiopia

Labor, delivery and postpartum complications in nulliparous women with female genital mutilation admitted to Karamara Hospital

Ethiop Med J. 2017 Jan;55(1):11-7. Labor, delivery and postpartum complications in nulliparous women with female genital mutilation admitted to Karamara Hospital. Gudu W, Abdulahi M. ABSTRACT Objectives: To assess labor, delivery and postpartum complications in nulliparous women with FGM/C and evaluate the attitude of mothers towards elimination of FGM. Methods: A prospective hospital based studyContinue reading “Labor, delivery and postpartum complications in nulliparous women with female genital mutilation admitted to Karamara Hospital”

Attitude toward female genital mutilation among Somali and Harari people, Eastern Ethiopia.

Int J Womens Health. 2016; 8: 557–569. Attitude toward female genital mutilation among Somali and Harari people, Eastern Ethiopia. Abathun AD, Sundby J, Gele AA ABSTRACT Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide problem, and it is practiced by many communities in Africa and Asia as well as immigrants from those areas. This practiceContinue reading “Attitude toward female genital mutilation among Somali and Harari people, Eastern Ethiopia.”

I knew how it feels but couldn’t save my daughter; testimony of an Ethiopian mother on female genital mutilation/cutting.

Reprod Health. 2017 Dec 1;14(1):162. doi: 10.1186/s12978-017-0434-y. I knew how it feels but couldn’t save my daughter; testimony of an Ethiopian mother on female genital mutilation/cutting. Adinew YM, Mekete BT ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: World Health Organization defines female genital mutilation/cutting as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or otherContinue reading “I knew how it feels but couldn’t save my daughter; testimony of an Ethiopian mother on female genital mutilation/cutting.”

Prevalence and associated factors of circumcision among daughters of reproductive aged women in the Hababo Guduru District, Western Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Gajaa M1, Wakgari N2, Kebede Y3, Derseh L3.

BMC Womens Health. 2016 Jul 22;16:42. doi: 10.1186/s12905-016-0322-6. Prevalence and associated factors of circumcision among daughters of reproductive aged women in the Hababo Guduru District, Western Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Gajaa M, Wakgari N, Kebede Y, Derseh L ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation is currently a public health problem which needs investigation and immediate action.Continue reading “Prevalence and associated factors of circumcision among daughters of reproductive aged women in the Hababo Guduru District, Western Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Gajaa M1, Wakgari N2, Kebede Y3, Derseh L3.”

Intention toward the continuation of female genital mutilation in Bale Zone, Ethiopia

Int J Womens Health. 2015 Jan 9;7:85-93. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S74832. eCollection 2015. Intention toward the continuation of female genital mutilation in Bale Zone, Ethiopia Bogale D, Markos D, Kaso M ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice that is deeply rooted in Africa. It is associated with health complications and human rightsContinue reading “Intention toward the continuation of female genital mutilation in Bale Zone, Ethiopia”

A cross sectional study on factors associated with harmful traditional practices among children less than 5 years in Axum town, north Ethiopia, 2013.

Reprod Health. 2014 Jun 21;11:46. doi: 10.1186/1742-4755-11-46. A cross sectional study on factors associated with harmful traditional practices among children less than 5 years in Axum town, north Ethiopia, 2013. Gebrekirstos K, Abebe M, Fantahun A. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Every social grouping in the world has its own cultural practices and beliefs which guide its membersContinue reading “A cross sectional study on factors associated with harmful traditional practices among children less than 5 years in Axum town, north Ethiopia, 2013.”

HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation in the Somali’s nomads of eastern Ethiopia: a discussion paper.

World Hosp Health Serv. 2006;42(3):27-31. HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation in the Somali’s nomads of eastern Ethiopia: a discussion paper. Omar M, Mohamed K. Institute of Health Sciences and Public Health Research, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. ABSTRACT Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is widely practised among the Somali nomads in Eastern Ethiopia. It may beContinue reading “HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation in the Somali’s nomads of eastern Ethiopia: a discussion paper.”

Vaginal calculus following severe form of female genital mutilation: a case report.

Ethiop Med J. 2008 Apr;46(2):185-8. Vaginal calculus following severe form of female genital mutilation: a case report. Yusuf L, Negash S. Department of Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. ABSTRACT We present a case of vaginal calculus formation following an initial insult of female genital mutilation (FGM) and crocodile bite to the external genital.Continue reading “Vaginal calculus following severe form of female genital mutilation: a case report.”

Incontinence and trauma: sexual violence, female genital cutting and proxy measures of gynecological fistula.

Soc Sci Med. 2009 Mar;68(5):971-9. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.12.006. Epub 2009 Jan 6. Incontinence and trauma: sexual violence, female genital cutting and proxy measures of gynecological fistula. Peterman A, Johnson K. University of North Carolina, Department of Public Policy, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3435, USA. apeterma@email.unc.edu ABSTRACT Obstetric fistula, characterized by urinary or fecal incontinence via the vagina,Continue reading “Incontinence and trauma: sexual violence, female genital cutting and proxy measures of gynecological fistula.”

Successful Cultural Change: the Example of Female Circumcision among Israeli Bedouins and Israeli Jews from Ethiopia.

Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci. 2012;49(3):178-83. Successful Cultural Change: the Example of Female Circumcision among Israeli Bedouins and Israeli Jews from Ethiopia. Bellmaker RH. Beersheva Mental Health Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel. ABSTRACT Female genital mutilation (FGM) is practiced in many areas of the world, including the Middle East, Africa and Australia.Continue reading “Successful Cultural Change: the Example of Female Circumcision among Israeli Bedouins and Israeli Jews from Ethiopia.”