Cultural evolution and the interethnic transfer of female genital modification in the African diaspora and indigenous populations of Colombia (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ross Cody T,Patricia Joyas Campiño,Bruce Winterhalder
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To present a quantitative account based on ethnographic and documentary research of the prevalence of female genital modification (FGMo) in the African diaspora and indigenous populations of Colombia
Study Population: Women
Findings: The study concluded that the prevalence and severity of practices related to FGM/C declined with level of sociocultural integration into mainstream Colombian culture
Geographical coverage
Region(s):South America
Country(ies):Colombia