Understanding the Impact of Medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Description

This web feature synthesizes quantitative data on trends over time, the relationship between medicalization and overall FGM/C prevalence, and qualitative data on provider and community perspectives. It will provide policymakers, advocates, and program managers with a better understanding of medicalization, how it varies by context, and key recommendations on how to address the practice.

Author

Population Reference Bureau

Resource Type

Reports, Health

Geographical Scope

International

Year

2018

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