Female genital cutting in Egypt: drivers and potential responses (2017)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Wodon,Q.,Yedan,A.,& Leye,E.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To reflect on some of the factors that lead to the perpetuation of the practice by analysing data from the 2014 Survey of Young People in Egypt.
Study Population: Relied on DHS data
Findings: Religiosity,acceptance of traditional genderroles and discrimination,attitudes towards women’s autonomy,and age atmarriage affect attitudes towards FGC
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt