Sequela of female genital mutilation on birth outcomes in Jijiga town, Ethiopian Somali region: a prospective cohort study

Sequela of female genital mutilation on birth outcomes in Jijiga town, Ethiopian Somali region: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background In Ethiopia, female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a serious concern and has affected 23.8 million women and girls, with the highest prevalence in Somali regional state. Even though FGM is reported to be associated with a range of obstetric complications, little is known about...

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Main Authors: Kiros Gebremicheal, Fisehaye Alemseged, Haimanot Ewunetu, Daniel Tolossa, Abdibari Ma’alin, Mahlet Yewondwessen, Samuel Melaku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
FGM
Birth complication
Jijiga town
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1937-4

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