Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt (2013)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nissrin Hoffmann
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To identify if the practice of FGM/C is rooted in Egypt as a cultural practice or as a religious practice
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that he practice of FGM/C in Egypt has come to be regarded as a socially acceptable practice within the country and is regarded as an important factor in the lives of many Egyptians. These societies who perform the practice tend to view the practice as a religious obligation mainly related to the Islamic religion,which is the most prevalent religion in the country of Egypt
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt