Female circumcision in multicultural Singapore: The hidden cut (2014)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Gabriele Marranci
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To focus on why reasons for the practice remaining hidden and undiscussed in Singapore,so much so that some respondents did not know that they had been circumcised
Study Population: Not stated
Findings: The FGM practice in Southeast Asia is widespread among Malay Muslims and,although different styles and practices exist,procedures conducted in medical clinics are extremely minor and,according to gynaecological research,have no effect on sexuality due to the clitoris being left totally untouched
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southeastern Asia
Country(ies):Singapore