Female genital mutilation/cutting in The Gambia: long-term health consequences and complications during delivery and for the newborn (2013)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kaplan A,Forbes M,Bonhoure ,Utzet M,Martín M,Manneh M,Ceesay H
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstetric.
Objective: The objective of this study was to gain precise information on the long-term health consequences of FGM/C in The Gambia as well as on its impact on delivery and on the health of the newborns.
Study Population: females
Findings: The prevalence of patients who had undergone FGM/C was 75.6% (type I: 75.6%; type II: 24.4%). Women with type I and II FGM/C had a significantly higher prevalence of long-term health problems (eg,dysmenorrhea,vulvar or vaginal pain),problems related to anomalous healing (eg,fibrosis,keloid,synechia),and sexual dysfunction. Women with FGM/C were also much more likely to suffer complications during delivery (perineal tear,obstructed labor,episiotomy,cesarean,stillbirth) and complications associated with anomalous healing after FGM/C. Similarly,newborns were found to be more likely to suffer complications such as fetal distress and caput of the fetal head.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Gambia