Midwives,traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and the perpetuation of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Sudan. (2003)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Magied,Ahmed Abdel,Hagir Al Musharf,and Insaf Adam
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To explore the perception,attitudes and practice of the different groups of health providers for making appropriate recommendations relevant to the process of abolition of FGM practice in the Sudan.
Study Population: Midwives,Traditional Birth Attendants
Findings: All 100 of the respondents; Midwives and TBAs,randomly selected from Khartoum State perform one or more types and/or forms of FGM. Mathematical extrapolation of the results on their practice in three months show that the registered Midwives and TBAs of Khartoum State only perform 71055 mutilations every year. Such figures are seriously alarming
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Sudan