Female genital mutilation/cutting: will it continue? (2014)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding I,II FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Mohammed G,Hassan M,Eyada M
FGM/C Type(s): I,II
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To look at the specification of the motives behind the continuation of FGM/C in Egyptian community and evaluation of the sexual function in women with FGM/C
Study Population: Women
Findings: FGM/C remains high. A variety of socio-cultural myths,religious misbelievers,and hygienic and esthetic concerns were behind the FGM/C. Overall,a large proportion of the participants supported the continuation of FGM/C in spite of adverse effect and sexual dysfunction associated with FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt