The obstetric consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2013)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Rigmor C. Berg,Vigdis Underland
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstetric.
Objective: whether FGM/C is associated with obstetric consequences
Study Population: women
Findings: Prolonged labor,obstetric lacerations,instrumental delivery,obstetric hemorrhage,and difficult delivery are markedly associated with FGM/C,indicating that FGM/C is a factor in their occurrence and significantly increases the risk of delivery complications. There was no significant difference in risk with respect to cesarean section and episiotomy. These results can make up the background documentation for health promotion and health care decisions that inform work to reduce the prevalence of FGM/C and improve the quality of services related to the consequences of FGM/C.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified