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. 2013 Oct;34(10):837-59.
doi: 10.1080/07399332.2012.721417. Epub 2013 Mar 14.

A tradition in transition: factors perpetuating and hindering the continuance of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) summarized in a systematic review

Rigmor C Berg  1 , Eva Denison
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A tradition in transition: factors perpetuating and hindering the continuance of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) summarized in a systematic review

Rigmor C Berg et al. Health Care Women Int. 2013 Oct.
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Abstract

Understanding the forces underpinning female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) is a necessary first step to prevent the continuation of a practice that is associated with health complications and human rights violations. To this end, a systematic review of 21 studies was conducted. Based on this review, the authors reveal six key factors that underpin FGM/C: cultural tradition, sexual morals, marriageability, religion, health benefits, and male sexual enjoyment. There were four key factors perceived to hinder FGM/C: health consequences, it is not a religious requirement, it is illegal, and the host society discourse rejects FGM/C. The results show that FGM/C appears to be a tradition in transition.

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Integrative evidence approach.
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PRISMA flow diagram of literature reviewing process.
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Conceptual model of factors perpetuating and hindering FGM/C.
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