Estimating the prevalence of female genital mutilation in Portugal (2016)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Teixeira A. L.,and M. Lisboa
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of FGM/C in Portugal.
Study Population: women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and among all women aged ≥15 years; and the number of girls aged <15 years living in Portugal who have undergone or will probably undergo FGM/C.
Findings: It is estimated that 6576 women aged ≥15 years living in Portugal have undergone FGM/C,with cases distributed unevenly throughout the national territory. In addition,it is estimated that 1830 girls aged <15 years living in Portugal have undergone or are likely to undergo FGM/C.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Portugal