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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| Format: | Journal Article |
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BioMed Central Ltd.
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56693 |