Factors associated with female genital mutilation in Burkina Faso and its policy implications

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) usually undertaken between the ages of 1-9 years and is widely practised in some part of Africa and by migrants from African countries in other parts of the world. Laws prohibit FGM in almost every country. FGM can cause immediate complications (pain, blee...

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Main Authors: Karmaker, B., Kandala, N., Chung, Donna, Clarke, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central Ltd. 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56693