Female Genital Mutilation in the Sultanate of Oman (2014)

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

Author(s): Habiba Al Hinai
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.

Objective: The aim of the study was to delimit the expansion of the phenomenon,identify its impact and motivations behind it and suggest recommendations.
Study Population: 100 females and 100 males in the capital of Muscat
Findings: This study found that a self-reported FGM prevalence of 78% among Omani women from different regions. The practice is supported by the majority of participants and according to the answers given it is still practiced in 64% of the participants’ families.

Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):Oman

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