Female genital mutilation in Sudan (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Elduma,A. H.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: This study aimsto determine the female genital mutilation (FGM) and its associated factors in Sudan
Study Population: Women in Sudan
Findings: The practice of female genital mutilation is spread all over the country. Poor women with lowlevel of education are at high risk for this phenomenon. More efforts have to be provided to end this dangerous The prevalence of female circumcision was 89%. Women who had circumcised daughters were 32.1 %. The highest prevalence of FGM was reported from South Kordofan state with 7.8%,and lowest was in Red Sea state(7.6%). A significant association was observed between circumcised women and their marital status,daughter circumcision,and the level of education. :
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Sudan