J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013 Dec 27. [Epub ahead of print] The Association of Female Circumcision with HIV Status and Sexual Behavior in Mali: A Multilevel Analysis. Smolak A. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In the regions of Africa where female circumcision (FC) is practiced it is often regarded as a protective against HIV infection because it isContinue reading “The Association of Female Circumcision with HIV Status and Sexual Behavior in Mali: A Multilevel Analysis.”
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Female Genital Cutting Practices in Burkina Faso and Mali and Their Negative Health Outcomes
Stud Fam Plann. Sept 1999 30(3): 219–230 Female Genital Cutting Practices in Burkina Faso and Mali and Their Negative Health Outcomes Jones H, Diop N, Askew I, Kaboré I ABSTRACT Observations of the types of female genital cutting and possible associated gynecological and delivery complications were undertaken in 21 clinics in rural Burkina Faso and inContinue reading “Female Genital Cutting Practices in Burkina Faso and Mali and Their Negative Health Outcomes”
The association between female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Online 24 AUG 2012The association between female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence Salihu HM, August EM, Salemi JL, Weldeselasse H, Sarro YS, Alio AP ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether female genital mutilation (FGM) is a risk factor for intimate partner violence (IPV) and its subtypes (physical, sexual and emotional). Design Population-based cross-sectional study. Setting Continue reading “The association between female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence”
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