Understanding the dilemma of de-infibulation for women living with female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female circumcision (FC) is a global and women's health issue that is of a particular concern to Australia due to an increasing migration of women and girls from countries where the practice is prevalent (World Health Organization (WHO 2011).

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Published in:Australian nursing & midwifery journal 2015-04, Vol.22 (9), p.51-51
Main Author: Ogunsiji, Olayide
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Circumcision, Female - ethnology
Circumcision, Female - psychology
Complications
Female
Female circumcision
Health and hygiene
Health aspects
Humans
Mental health
Nursing
Psychological aspects
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - psychology
Social aspects
Women
Women immigrants
Women's health
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Summary:Female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female circumcision (FC) is a global and women's health issue that is of a particular concern to Australia due to an increasing migration of women and girls from countries where the practice is prevalent (World Health Organization (WHO 2011).
ISSN:2202-7114