Advanced search
Publication Cover
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 27, 2007 - Issue 8
Submit an article Journal homepage
536
Views
10
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Gynaecology

Attitudes and awareness of female genital mutilation: A questionnaire-based study in a Kenyan hospital

L. Livermore Guys, Kings and St. Thomas' School of Medicine, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
,
R. Monteiro Guys, Kings and St. Thomas' School of Medicine, London, UK
&
J. Rymer Guys, Kings and St. Thomas' School of Medicine, London, UK
Pages 816-818 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

References

  • Dirie M A, Lindmark G. A hospital study of the complications of female circumcision. Tropical Doctor 1991; 21: 146–148
  • Dirie M A, Lindmark G. The risk of medical complications after female circumcision. East African Medical Journal 1992; 69: 479–482
  • Hayford S R. Conformity and change: community effects on female genital cutting in Kenya. Journal of Health and Social Behaviour 2005; 46: 121–140
  • Kenya Gazette Supplement. Children's Bill. 2001; 146, Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 18 (Bill No. 4)
  • WHO (1993) Female genital mutilation – World Assembly for the elimination of harmful traditional practices. Press release of the 46th World Health Assembly. May, 121993. World Health Organization, Geneva
  • WHO. Female genital mutilation fact sheet. World Health Organization, Geneva 1996
  • WHO. Estimated prevalence rates for FGM. World Health Organization, Geneva 2001

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.