Female genital mutilation: current awareness,believes and future intention in rural Egypt (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Mohammed,E. S.,Seedhom,A. E.,& Mahfouz,E. M.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study aimed to explore knowledge and attitude of people living in a rural area in Minia.
Study Population: Males and females above the age of 18
Findings: 76.6 percent of females were subjected to FGM,and 35.6% of those women experienced issues. Men exhibited a lower level of expertise than women. Approximately 56% of respondents agreed that this practice should be maintained. Women favored the continuance of FGM more than men did (60.3 percent vs. 47.9 percent ). Future women’s propensity to subject their daughters to FGM was greatly influenced by their belief that FGM is a good practice,their degree of knowledge,their socioeconomic standing,and their religion. The only significant predictor of men’s readiness to expose their daughters to FGM was their attitude. The substantial association between social pressure and intentions to perform FGM indicates that FGM will continue to be practiced among future generations unless policies are implemented to remove this practice by empowering women via education and a sufficient wage.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt