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A Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes of Female Genital Mutilation and with the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic

Salman Muhammad Soomar*, Sarmad Muhammad Soomar**

* Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

** Clinical Preceptor School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

Periodicity:February - April'2022
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.12.1.17949

Abstract

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is commonly known as female genital cutting or female circumcision. This traditional practice is harmful and practiced in many countries without any fear of worse health outcomes. FGM is linked with worse sexual and reproductive health outcomes and complications through which young girls and women have to go through earlier in the incidence and later in life. These complications include sexual dysfunction, menstrual issues, difficulties with labor and delivery, infections, and infertility. The role of healthcare providers, community stakeholders, and young people is very significant in fighting FGM.

Keywords

Sexual Health, Reproductive Health, Female Genital Mutilation, Outcomes, COVID-19.

How to Cite this Article?

Soomar, S. M., and Soomar, S. M. (2022). A Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes of Female Genital Mutilation and with the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic. i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 12(1), 45-49. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.12.1.17949

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