El-Dirani, ZeinabFarouki, LeenAkl, ChristelleAli, UbahAzik, ChazaMcCall, Stephen J2023-06-302023-06-302022-07-12El-Dirani, Z, Farouki, L, Akl, C, Ali, U, Azik, C & McCall, S J 2022, 'Factors associated with female genital mutilation : A systematic review and synthesis of national, regional, and community-based studies.', BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, vol. 48, pp. 169-178. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-2013992515-1991ORCID: /0000-0003-0078-7010/work/109934591https://hdl.handle.net/2164/21072Funding: This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Acknowledgment We would like to acknowledge the assistance of Ms. Sandra Kahwaji and Ms. Jana Abu Ayash for their help in the title and abstract screening of articles. We thank Dr. Sawsan Abdulrahim for insightful comments and edits on preliminary drafts.101737930engSDG 5 - Gender EqualityFemale Genital MutilationGender Inequalitysustainable development goalrisk factorsSystematic ReviewR MedicineSupplementary DataRJournal article10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-20139948