Female Genital Mutilation in the Balance; Attitudes and Practices in Sudan (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Mahgouba,W. M. E.,& Alib,I. A.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: Explore attitudes and practice. Currently there are several governmental and voluntary organizations working towards the elimination of FGM. But despite these long-term efforts,genital mutilation continues to be widespread in Sudan. Whereas a few positive changes have been observed,these relate primarily to a transition from infibulation to clitoridectomy
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: Regarding the attitudes toward FGM,an extensive demographic and health survey conducted among more than 5,000 women in 1989/90 showed a varying degree of acceptance towards continuing the practice. 79 percent of the women in the age group 15-49 were in favors of upholding the custom; however,The survey established that responses varied according to the respondents’ regional belonging,religious affiliation and level of education. On the other hand,it is estimated that 89 percent of North Sudanese women between the ages of 15-49 have been subjected to genital mutilation. A demographic and health survey conducted among 5860 women in Sudan between 1996 and 2000 by Save the Children in Sweden and the Sudan National Committee on Traditional Practices (SNCTP) showed that 91 percent of the rural female population and 89 percent of the urban female population had been subjected to genital mutilation
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Sudan