Self‐reported and observed female genital cutting in rural Tanzania: associated demographic factors, HIV and sexually transmitted infections

Summary Objectives To determine (i) the prevalence and type of female genital cutting (FGC) in a rural multi‐ethnic village in Tanzania, (ii) its associated demographic factors, (iii) its possible associations with HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and infertility and (iv) to assess the c...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Tropical medicine & international health 2005-01, Vol.10 (1), p.105-115
Hauptverfasser:	Klouman, Elise, Manongi, Rachel, Klepp, Knut‐Inge
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Age Distribution Bacteria Biological and medical sciences Circumcision, Female - adverse effects Circumcision, Female - ethnology Circumcision, Female - statistics & numerical data Cross-Sectional Studies Demographics Developing Countries Female female circumcision female genital cutting Females General aspects Genital mutilation HIV HIV Infections - etiology Human immunodeficiency virus Human viral diseases Humans Infections Infectious diseases Infertility, Female - etiology Medical sciences Middle Aged Prevalence Rural Health - statistics & numerical data Self Disclosure Sexual Behavior - statistics & numerical data Sexually transmitted diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases - etiology sexually transmitted infections STD sub‐Saharan Africa Tanzania - epidemiology validity of self‐report Viral diseases Viral diseases of the lymphoid tissue and the blood. Aids
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