Harmful traditional practices and women's health: Female genital mutilation

Sarah Windle; Chuks Kamanu; Ebere Anyanwu; John E. Ehiri

doi:10.1007/b106524_10

Harmful traditional practices and women's health: Female genital mutilation

Sarah Windle, Chuks Kamanu, Ebere Anyanwu, John E. Ehiri

Health Promotion Sciences

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Abstract

Learning Objectives: After reading this chapter and answering the discussion questions that follow, you should be able to Identify and discuss the origin, types, and prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM). Critically appraise factors that help to perpetuate the practice of FGM globally. Review the immediate and long-term consequences of FGM and discuss the various approaches for caring for victims. Analyze opportunities for prevention activities targeted at local practitioners of FGM, parents, at-risk adolescents, health and social workers, governments, religious authorities, the civil society, and the community.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Maternal and Child Health
Subtitle of host publication	Global Challenges, Programs, and Policies
Publisher	Springer US
Pages	167-189
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Print)	9780387892443
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/b106524_10
State	Published - 2009

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