Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) type, complications and referral among the 31 cases of FGM/C in girls
| No* | No (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| FGM/C type according to WHO classification | 26 | |
| Type I | 10 (38.5) | |
| Type II | 5 (19.2) | |
| Type III | 5 (19.2) | |
| Type IV | 6 (23.1) | |
| Complications reported† | 8 | |
| Urinary dysfunction (dysuria, UTI, enuresis and periurethral bleeding) | 6 (75.0) | |
| Gynaecological and obstetric complications (dysmenorrhoea, vulvar vaginitis and erythema, sexual problems, fertility problems) | 2 (25.0) | |
| Chronic pain | 2 (25.0) | |
| Psychological problems | 1 (12.5) | |
| Referral | 25 | |
| Obstetrics and gynaecology | 19 (76.0) | |
| Social work | 16 (64.0) | |
| Child protection | 13 (52.0) | |
| Psychological counselling | 1 (4.0) | |
| Surgery | 1 (4.0) | |
| Enuresis service | 1 (4.0) |
*The number of valid responses.
†Some children had more than one complication.
UTI, urinary tract infection.