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Female Genital Mutilation in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Prevalence, Types, Sociodemographic and Cultural Characteristics, and Long‐Term Pelvic Floor Outcomes

Andy‐Muller Nzinga
Tara Reman
Denis Mukwege
Véronique Feipel
Raha Maroyi
J Abdulcadir
Jeanne Bertuit

2026Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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Abstract

FGM is practiced in specific ethnic groups in the DRC, with ILE secondarily leading to long-term effects on pelvic floor and sexual function.

Research topics

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
Ureteral procedures and complications
Urological Disorders and Treatments

Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality

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DOI: 10.1111/tmi.70114

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