The Circumcision of Women: A Strategy for Eradication

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Acknowledgements Glossary of Medical Terms Maps Introduction Part I: Identifying the Problem 1. Why Circumcise Women? 2. Types of Circumcision and Where Practiced 3. Female Circumcision in Sierra Leone 4. Health Problems Arising from Female Circumcision 5. Humane Management of Post-Circumcised Women 6. Attitudes to Female Circumcision 7. Sexuality and Circumcision Appendix 1: Survey of Women in western Sierra Leone Appendix 2: Questionnaire Part II: Eradication Strategy 8. Strategy for Eradication of Circumcision 9. Organization and Administration of Eradication Programme 10. Health Education and Health Care: Organization and Objectives 11. Conclusion and Recommendation Appendix 3: Notes to Budget Appendix 4: Statement of WHO Position and Activities Appendix 5: Extract from a statement by Mr Abdoul Diouf, President of Senegal Bibliography