Decision-making in the practice of female genital mutilation or cutting in Sudan: a cross-sectional study (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:

Author(s): Sabahelzain,M. M.,Gamal Eldin,A.,Babiker,S.,Kabiru,C. W.,& Eltayeb,M.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.

Objective: To understand the key people involved in FGM/C-related decisions and assess the predictors of households’ decision to cut the youngest daughter,and the reasons for these decisions,we drew on household survey data collected as part of a larger community-based,cross-sectional,mixed methods study in Khartoum and Gedaref States in Sudan
Study Population: Households with female aged 7-19 years
Findings: Household decision-making on FGM/C involved discussions among the nuclear and extended family,and non-family members. Mothers and fathers were found to be the key decision makers. A greater proportion of fathers were involved in instances where the final decision was to leave the daughter uncut. Thirty-six percent of households decided to leave the youngest daughter uncut. State of residence,mothers’ level of education and FGM/C status and exposure to FGM/C-related information or campaigns were associated with households’ decision to leave the daughter uncut. Health concerns were the most commonly cited reason for deciding not to cut their daughters (57%),while custom or culture was the most commonly cited reason for households deciding to cut their daughter (52%

Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Sudan

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