Female genital mutilation: potential for HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and prospect for epidemiologic investigation and intervention (2007)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Monjok E,Essien EJ,Holmes L Jr
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: HIV.
Objective: To examine FGM/C and the possibility of HIV transmission through the procedure of FGM/C
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The results indicated ongoing FGM practice,albeit prevalence reduction,due probably to the increasing knowledge of the consequences of FGM as a result of non-sterile techniques. Secondly,the complications of FGM are well established which include Genitourinary disorders. Further,while data is limited on HIV transmission via FGM,the study concluded that there was biologic plausibility in suggesting that FGM may be associated with increasing prevalence of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified