Introduction Female genital mutilation (FGM) harms women's health and well-being and is widely considered a violation of human rights. The United Nations has called for elimination of the practice by 2030. Methods We used household survey data to measure trends in the prevalence of FGM in 22 countries. We also examined trends in the severity of the practice by measuring changes in the prevale...

BACKGROUND Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice that is deeply rooted in Africa. It is associated with health complications and human rights violations. Research on intention for the continuation of FGM and the social determinants underpinning this practice are scarce. Therefore, this study intended to assess the intention of women toward the continuation of FGM amo...

The act of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is considered internationally as a violent act against girls and women and a violation of their human rights. This study sought to assess the awareness and predictors of FGM/C in young Egyptian health advocates. A cross-sectional study of 600 medical students from a total of 2,500 members of the International Federation of Medical Students' A...

cylinders utilising elastic materials of cylindrical anisotropy. The formulation is based on linear three dimensional elasticity using an analytic form for the displacement field. A similar formulation has been used in the study of waves in plates and more recently, by the authors, in homogeneous cylinders. We have now developed the necessary formulas to apply it to cylinders in which the inhom...

In 1992, a comprehensive survey of current Federal materials research programs and plans for new initiatives, known as the Advanced Materials and Processing Program (AMPP), was developed under the auspices of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The goal of the AMPP is to improve the manufacture and performance of materials to enhance the nation's quality of life, security, industrial p...

In this paper static analysis of orthotropic functionally graded material (FGM) cylinders with finite length was carried out by a mesh-free method. MLS shape functions are used for approximation of displacement field in the weak form of equilibrium equation and essential boundary conditions are imposed by transformation method. In this simulation, an ax symmetric model is used. Mechanical prope...

in the presented work, sulfur concrete and rubber were used for producing functionally graded materials (fgm). the physical and mechanical properties of sulfur concrete and rubber were changed continuously across the thickness. on one side, there was just rubber and, on the other, there was pure sulfur; the properties of each substance were moved to reach another. this kind of material was cons...

Background/objectives In the current era of modern technology and the development of smart devices such as the flash glucose monitoring (FGM) systems, patients can easily monitor their glucose levels more frequently without any inconvenience. In this study, we evaluate the effect of FreeStyle Libre FGM system on glycemic control, hypoglycemia, health-related quality of life (QoL), and the fear ...

This article offers a reflexive account of conducting research with survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM). It explores the challenges encountered throughout the research process including recruitment, researcher position, and power dynamics. The article also reflects on issues of countertransference between the researcher and the participants, their impact, and their management. The cons...

Female genital mutilation (FGM), female genital cutting, or female circumcision of women, the theme addressed in this special issue has many terms. The short form acronym FGM is understood by most, and it does contain the notion that we are talking about a traditional practice that is harmful. The practice affects women in diaspora as well as African countries, and men are involved as decision ...