BACKGROUND Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C, herein FGM) is a widespread and harmful practice. The Government developed a national campaign in Sudan, called Saleema, to change social norms discouraging FGM. Saleema translates to being "whole", healthy in body and mind, unharmed, intact, pristine, and untouched, in a God-given condition. An interim evaluation was conducted using focu...

this article argues that constitutionalism movement is result of reformism in ghajar era. the conquer of constitutionalism, have been result of iran's political – social and economic condition (circumstances) and victory of reformist actives. this survey by considering of specifics of this movement, have been insisted on movement leaders, understanding and awareness from cultural and socia...

This research departs from the problem of adolescent ethics which is very concerning, where teenagers who used to be polite but now have less (morals), speak harsh words that become commonplace, even reluctant participate in religious activities. such as recitation and education provided by leaders community, youth, young children. study aims find out what perceptions exist society about role a...

BACKGROUND Sickle cell disease (SCD) is now the most common genetic condition in the world including the UK with an estimate of over 12,500 affected people and over 300 new births per year. Blood transfusion therapy plays a very important role as a disease-modifying strategy in severe SCD e.g. primary and secondary stroke prevention and other acute life-threatening complications such as acute c...

Background Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with an estimated population of 176 million people and employs the largest number of health workers on the continent. The availability of human resources is at optimal levels however the human resource capacity remains a challenge in Nigeria’s health sector. National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) leadership has moved ah...

BACKGROUND AND METHODS Little is understood about why few women during the perinatal period will use depression treatment. In particular, beliefs and barriers related to depression treatment use have not been studied. In this study, African American and white pregnant women (n = 108) who screened > or =10 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) were asked about recent formal and info...

OBJECTIVES To assess acceptability of parents/guardians of adolescents towards the introduction of sex and reproductive health education in the community and schools. METHODS A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to get 150 participants for this study. A structured questionnaire was used to interview the sampled participants and was supplemented with guided focus group discussion i...

BACKGROUND Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been successfully implemented in 14 countries as an additional HIV prevention intervention. As VMMC programs mature in most countries, the focus is now on how to sustain the HIV prevention gains realised from VMMC. As part of preparations for the sustainability phase, countries are either piloting or preparing to pilot early infant male ...

Halal Industries have persistently become an important issue globally, including in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the strategies for halal industry development implemented by business actors Indonesia as well provide Indonesian Muslim’s responses and sharia compliance context their life. Using a mixed methodological approach with Analytical Network Process religious leaders, academic ec...