Female circumcision: obstetrical and psychological sequelae continues unabated in the 21st century (2011)
This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Chibber R,El-Saleh E,El Harmi J
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstetrics,Psychological.
Objective: To assess the incidence of female circumcision/female genital cutting (FGC) among pregnant women and describe the obstetrical and psychological sequelae of female circumcision
Study Population: Women
Findings: The prevalence of female circumcision was 38%; women who were circumcised were more likely have extended hospital stay. There was a positive association between such women and prolonged labor,cesarean section,post-partum hemorrhage,early neonatal death,and hepatitis C infection. Psychiatric sequelae included: 80% continued to have flashbacks to the FGC event; 58% had a psychiatric disorder (affective disorder); 38% had other anxiety disorders,and 30% had post-traumatic stress disorder
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):Kuwait