Male perceptions of sequelae associated with female genital mutilation (Percepciones de los hombres sobre las complicaciones asociadas a la mutilación genital femenina) (2016)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Jiménez-Ruiz I.,Martínez P. Almansa,and Bravo MD Pastor
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: physical,obstetric,psychological,sexuality.
Objective: To explore men’s knowledge of the negative consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM) to women’s health in countries where this practice is performed.
Study Population: Men
Findings: Those participants against FGM are aware of the range of complications this practice can cause,being able to identify physical,obstetric,psychological,sexuality and social consequences in women subjected to FGM. However,those men who are in favour display a general ignorance of the problems resulting from this practice. Participants from countries where FGM is performed who are against this practice are more aware of the negative consequences than those who claim to be in favour. The design of awareness-raising programmes and other tools to combat female genital mutilation must highlight the implications for women’s and girls’ health,and include family-targeted campaigns which involve men in the process of eradicating this practice.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Spain