Impact of female genital mutilation on the millennium goals (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ismael Jiménez Ruiz,María Pilar Almansa Martínez,María Del Mar Pastor Bravo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To relate the Female Genital Mutilation as a negative factor for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals 1,3,4,5 and 6
Study Population: NA
Findings: The Female Genital Mutilation is based on gender discrimination,and reinforces and encourages the circle of poverty. This practice causes physical complications that may affect the infant mortality and morbidity,complications in pregnancy and childbirth and there is a relationship between the practice and the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus. The study concludes that the fight against Female Genital Mutilation contributes to the achievement of five of the eight Millennium Goals
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified