Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and the Occurrences of Birth Complications Among Women of Reproductive Age in Gewane Woreda,Afar Regional State,Ethiopia (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Chuluko,B. G.,& Abeya,S. G.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the magnitude,associated factors and birth outcomes of FGM/C among women of reproductive age groups (15-49 years) in Gewane,Woreda from July 4 to 17,2016
Study Population: Women of reproductive age
Findings: The prevalence of FGM/C among childbearing women was 90.8%. Infibulations (WHO Type III) was the predominantly (86.1%) practiced type of FGM/C. Higher age,Afar Ethnic group,and literate were factors significantly associated with FGM/C. A statistically significant association was found between FGM/C and perineal lacerations,episiotomy,postpartum complications,postpartum hemorrhage,wound infection,and stillbirth. FGM/C was highly prevalent in the study area. Infibulation,WHO Type III was the most severe form of FGM/C widely practiced. Age,ethnicity and literacy were associated with FGM/C. Women with Type III FGM/C was at higher risk of having birth and postpartum complications. Education,culturally sound community awareness raising programs,and enforcing legislation are recommended to reduce the adverse outcomes associated with FGM/C.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia