Diagnoses and procedures of inpatients with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Swiss university Hospitals: a cross-sectional study
Mathilde Horowicz,
Sara Cottler-Casanova,
Jasmine Abdulcadir
Abstract:Objective: FGM/C can result in short and long-term complications, which
can impact physical, psychological and sexual health. Our objective was
to obtain descriptive data about the most frequent health conditions and
procedures associated with female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in
Swiss university hospital inpatient women and girls with a diagnosis of
FGM/C. Our research focused on the gynaecology and obstetrics
departments. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Swiss university
hospitals (Geneva, Lau… Show more
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