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ReviewRevista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia2023

Mental Health Disorders in Circumcised Reproductive-age Women, Legal Dimensions and Prevention Strategies: A Narrative Review.

Farzane Alidost, Mahmoud Abbasi, Sepideh Rezaei Ghamsari, Mona Pakzad

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Review in Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Farzane AlidostMidwifery and Reproductive Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0656-4125
Mahmoud AbbasiShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-1886-8284
Sepideh Rezaei GhamsariTehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-4172-5644
Mona PakzadTehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-4495-3885
Tehran University of Medical Sciences · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveFemale genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) can affect women's lives through various physical, psychological, social and even sexual mechanisms. According to the World Health Organization guidelines for managing the health effects of FGM/C, further research into its psychological effects and preventative measures is required. In this study, a comprehensive review of the mental health consequences of circumcised women of reproductive age has been conducted with a special focus on providing preventive solutions.

methodsA comprehensive search of the Web of Science, PubMed(MEDLINE), Proquest, Scopus and Google scholar was carried outfrom 2000 to 2022. The second stage of search was conducted in grey literature. To facilitate a systematic approach to search the literature, the PECO framework, was adopted.

resultsThe result of this narrative review study showed that, the most common mental health disorder in reproductive age circumcised women were depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some studies found a significant relationship between parents' education level and circumcised girls, so that parents of the circumcised women had a low level of education. Two studies considered religious beliefs, tradition, cleanness, sexual desire control and virginity as the reasons for FGM/C.

conclusionAll forms of FGM/C may be harmful to one's health. Women, who have undergone widespread forms of circumcision, are more likely to develop mental disorders. As the psychosocial effects of circumcision can affect the sexual experience of circumcised women, addressing this issue, emphasizing its legal aspects, and providing preventative solutions can improve physical, mental, social, and even sexual health in circumcised women.

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Circumcision, FemaleCircumcision, MaleMental DisordersFemaleHumansMental HealthSexual Behavior

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PMID37339648
PMCPMC10281771
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