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”

The girl child

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 2000 July;70(1):7-12 The girl child Fathalla MF Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut, Egypt ABSTRACT The health of the girl child is a concern for obstetrician-gynecologists. Pediatric gynecologic conditions deserve special attention. The obstetric performance of the adult woman depends in large part on the health and healthcare ofContinue reading “The girl child”