Female Genital Mutilation: A Prospective View (2001)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Dandash,Khadiga F.; Refaat,Amany H.; Eyada,Moustafa
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To survey the circumcision status,circumstances of circumcision procedures,and attitudes towards circumcising female students in nursing secondary schools
Study Population: Medical Students
Findings: The study results showed that all the students surveyed were circumcised. The peak ages for circumcision performance were between 10 and 12 years. About 60% of operations were performed by physicians and about 80% were done under anaesthesia at home. Rural residence was the main variable influencing the continuation of this practice in a culture in which traditions and habits are strongly respected
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt