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Mothers of disabled infants had higher cortisol levels in a free-ranging group of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata).

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "American journal of primatology"

DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23500

Abstract: Glucocorticoids (GCs) are hormones released in response to stressors and can provide insight into an organism's physiological well-being. Experiencing chronic challenges to homeostasis is associated with significant deviations from baseline fecal GCs (fGCs) in many… read more here.

Keywords: macaca fuscata; free ranging; macaques macaca; disabled infants ... See more keywords

Predictors of uncircumcised primary school girls’ intention to genital cutting in South Ethiopia: Application of theory of planned behavior

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "PLoS ONE"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270738

Abstract: Background Female genital cutting (FGC) is still among the most common harmful traditional practices, especially in Africa and Asia. Despite the existence of rich evidence on the prevalence of FGC, information about the primary target… read more here.

Keywords: intention; primary school; school girls; girls intention ... See more keywords

Forbidden, yet common: Female genital cutting among the Oromo in central Ethiopia

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "PLOS ONE"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315566

Abstract: This article answers the question ’why female genital cutting (FGC) has remained common among the Oromo in central Ethiopia when it is legally forbidden.’ Primary data for this article were generated through key informant interviews… read more here.

Keywords: fgc; central ethiopia; female genital; genital cutting ... See more keywords

Prevalence and Barriers to Ending Female Genital Cutting: The Case of Afar and Amhara Regions of Ethiopia

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17217960

Abstract: Female genital cutting (FGC) remains highly prevalent in Ethiopia, in spite of a slowly decreasing trend over the last decade. In an effort to inform and strengthen FGC interventions in Ethiopia, this study aimed to… read more here.

Keywords: fgc; prevalence; barriers ending; genital cutting ... See more keywords