Female genital mutilation and long-term complications (2014)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Lujan Yusimy Risco,Pablo Betancourt Ricardo Alvarez
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Long – term complications.
Objective: To characterize female genital mutilation and long – term complications in the community of Fajikunda,Gambia,between March and September 2012
Study Population: women over age 15 who attended the Health Center Fajikunda,for any reason,requiring a gynecological examination in the period between March and September 2012.
Findings: Of the total 98 women Were 45 years old or less; the clitoridectomy (type I) was The most frequent practice; cronical pelvic and genital pains Were the long-term complications That Showed a major statistical association with relation to mutilation.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Gambia