Effects of female genital cutting on physical health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2014)
This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Berg RC,Underland V,Odgaard-Jensen J,Fretheim A,Vist GE
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Gynaecological,Urinary.
Objective: To systematically review the evidence for physical health risks associated with FGM/C by deriving overall estimates
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concludes that while the precise estimation of the frequency and risk of immediate,gynaecological,sexual and obstetric complications is not possible,the results weigh against the continuation of FGM/C and support the diagnosis and management of girls and women suffering the physical risks of FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified