Reproductive Health Matters
Volume 17, Issue 34 , Pages 47-54, November 2009

The limited effectiveness of legislation against female genital mutilation and the role of community beliefs in Upper East Region, Ghana

  • Matilda Aberese Ako

      Affiliations

    • Research Officer, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Navrongo, Upper East Region, Ghana
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  • Patricia Akweongo

      Affiliations

    • Research Fellow, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Navrongo, Upper East Region, Ghana

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PII: S0968-8080(09)34474-2

doi:10.1016/S0968-8080(09)34474-2

Reproductive Health Matters
Volume 17, Issue 34 , Pages 47-54, November 2009