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The psychological impact of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) on girls/women’s mental health: a narrative literature review

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Pages 469-485 | Received 06 Nov 2013, Accepted 25 Jul 2014, Published online: 19 Sep 2014

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