Predictors of female genital cutting among university students in northern Nigeria (2012)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Iliyasu Z.,I. S. Abubakar,H. S. Galadanci,F. Haruna,and M. H. Aliyu FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine the prevalence and determinants of FGC among female university students in Kano,Nigeria Study Population: Female university students in Kano Findings: The prevalence of FGC was 12.1% (95% confidence interval =8.8-15.8%). Awareness and disapproval of FGC among the study population was very high (96% and 91%,respectively). In multivariate regression models,ethnicity and geographic origin were significant predictors of female circumcision. A comprehensive legal and educational framework and the support of civil society,governments and development partners is required to address this form of gender discrimination. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

September 8, 2023

Predictors of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting Among Daughters of Women in Guinea,West Africa (2021)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Ahinkorah,B. O. .,Ameyaw,E. K. .,Seidu,A.-A. .,& Yaya,S FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The objective of the study was to examine the factors associated with FGM/C among daughters of women aged 15-49 in Guinea. Study Population: Using 2018 Guinea Demographic and Health Survey,the study analyzed data on 10,721 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had at least one daughter Findings: Women of all age categories had higher odds of having circumcised daughters with the substantially highest odds among those aged 35-39 (aOR=26.10,CrI=11.22-53.94) compared to those aged 15-19. “FGM/C was higher among daughters of circumcised mothers (aOR=5.50,CrI=3.11-9.72),compared to those who were not circumcise. Compared to Muslims,women who were either animists or had no religion were more likely to circumcise their daughters (aOR=2.13,CrI=1.12-4.05). Conversely,women with secondary/higher education,whose partners had secondary/higher education,Christians,women of richest wealth index and those who lived in the Faranah and N’zerekore regions were less likely to circumcise their daughters. The current study revealed that individual and contextual factors are associated with FGM/C among daughters of women aged 15-49 in Guinea. The findings imply that eliminating FGM/C in Guinea requires multifaceted interventions such as advocacy and educational strategies like focus group discussions,peer teaching,mentor-mentee programs in regions noted with the FGM/C practice. This will help achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 5.3 which focuses on eliminating all harmful practices,such as child,early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation by 2030. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Guinea Source

Pregnancy and Female Genital Mutilation (2016)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Low‐Beer Naomi,and Gubby Ayida FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Obstretric. Objective: Study Population: 19-year-old black woman with painful reg contractions at term in her first pregnancy Findings: Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Pregnancy with a pinhole introitus: A report of two cases and a review of the literature (2015)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mistry Hannah, Jha Swati FGM/C Type(s): III Health area of focus: Obstretic. Objective: To present two cases of women who had never engaged in penetrative intercourse and therefore presented with no knowledge that they were pregnant Study Population: Women Findings: In all childbearing women with FGM/C,even where intercourse has not been possible,pregnancy should be considered. Clinicians should be aware of the types of FGM/C and management should be undertaken by a designated clinician with appropriate expertise. Pregnant women who have undergone FGM/C should be examined to identify the requirement for antenatal surgical correction Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

Preserving a woman’s genitalia: an analysis of female circumcision/female genital mutilation in Africa (2006)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Iweulmor Juliet,Veney Cassandra FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To explore one’s cultural rites of passage verses the violation of human rights. It also seeks to determine the point where one’s culture becomes an impediment to one’s rights to good health and development. Finding a balance between a society’s way of life and the protection of individuals from the violation of their human rights is addressed in preserving women’s genitalia Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The fundamental question was to assess whether FC/FGM,as a cultural practice violates ones human rights,rights of children,rights of women and rights to good health. The controversy boiled down to one of tradition versus health- the right to carry on a tradition versus the right to protect infant,young girls and women from debilitating pain,shock,health complications,psychological trauma,permanent bodily damage and even death. Opponents of FC/FGM defined the act as a complex deeply rooted traditional practice that infringes the rights of women and children,proponents suggest that the practice is a fundamental part of a collective cultural experience that relates to the essence of a girl’s womanhood,family honor,economic prosperity,and social identity. Because 6000 infants,young girls and women undergo this procedure every day,acceptable intervention should continue to utilize international efforts,legislative laws,economic improvement projects,awareness raising campaigns,and education efforts,to preserve a woman’s genitals. The fundamental goal of these measures is to find a balance between a society’s way of life and the protection of individuals from the violation of their human rights Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

Prevalence and associated factors of circumcision among daughters of reproductive aged women in the Hababo Guduru District,Western Ethiopia: a crosssectional study (2016)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mulugeta Gajaa ,Negash Wakgari,Yigzaw Kebede,Lemma Derseh FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This study aimed to determine prevalence and associated factors of circumcision among daughters of reproductive aged women Study Population: mothers Findings: Out of 610 mothers,293 (48 %) had at least one circumcised daughter. Having a good knowledge about genital mutilation (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] =0. 14,95 % CI: 0.09–0.23),positive attitude (AOR = 0. 26,95 % CI: 0.16–0. 43),being literate (AOR = 0.50,CI: 0.28–0.91) and living in urban area (AOR = 0.30,95 % CI: 0.17–0.51) had a lower odds of female genital mutilation. In addition,not knowing genital mutilation as a crime (AOR = 5,95 % CI: 3.07–8.19),and being in the age group of 40–49 (AOR = 2.56,95 % CI: 1.40–4.69) had a higher odds of having circumcised daughter. Furthermore,fathers being traditional religion followers (AOR = 0.22,95 % CI: 0.07–0.74) had less odds of having a circumcised daughter as compared to those who follow Ethiopian Orthodox Christian. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Female Genital Mutilation among Antenatal Clinic Attendees at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital,Abakaliki (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Uchenna,O. V. J.,Okwuchukwu,O. V.,Ifunanya,N. J.,Joy,A. C.,Chukwu,I. C.,Blessing,O.,… & Chibuzor,U. D. P. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine the point prevalence of female genital mutilation and to assess the influence of socio-economic factors on its practice among antenatal clinic attendees at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital,Abakaliki Study Population: 408 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinics of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital,Abakaliki,Southeast,Nigeria Findings: The prevalence of female genital mutilation was 39.0%. Out of this,29(18.4%) had type I mutilation,128(80.6%) had type II mutilation,and 2(0.3%) had type II mutilation. There was no type IV mutilation. The lowest trend in female genital mutilation was found in the age of 40-49 years. The sociodemographic characteristics of circumcised women that were of statistical significance were age and educational status. Female genital mutilation decrease could be on account of increased awareness of the impact of the procedure,though cultural beliefs accounted for most of the cases in the study. 67 (42.1%) of women who were circumcised were satisfied with the practice. Culture/tradition was the strongest reason for supporting the practic Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Prevalence and associated factors of Female genital mutilation among reproductive age women’s of Damot Gale woreda,Wolaita Zone,Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study,2018 (2021)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Anjulo BB and Lambebo A FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the magnitude of Female Genital Mutilation and associated factors among women’s in Damot Gale Woreda of Wolayita zone Study Population: The study population was drawn from all reproductive age (18-49) women in n Damote Gala Woreda Findings: 296 women were circumcised out of a total of 333,indicating that FGM is prevalent in the research area (88.9%). Mother education (AOR: 0.454,95% CI: 0.209-0.984),age (AOR-1.86,95% CI: 0.42- 0.98)),knowledge that FGM causes health problems (AOR: 0.356,95% CI: 0.145-0.877),and support for tradition (AOR: 14.595,95% CI: 3.391-6.807) were all independently linked to FGM.Conclusion: Prevalence of FGM was associated with age,education,Knowledge of health problems and Tradition. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source

Prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation among Somali refugees in eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study (2009)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Mitike G,Deressa W FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of FGM Study Population: Women Findings: Intention of the parents to circumcise their daughters was high. The prevalence increased with age,and about 52% and 95% were circumcised at the age of 7-8 and 11-12 years,respectively. Almost all operations were performed by traditional circumcisers (81%) and birth attendants (18%). Clitoral cutting (64%) and narrowing of the vaginal opening through stitching (36%) were the two common forms of FGM reported by the respondents. Participation of the parents in anti-FGM interventions is statistically associated with lower practice and intention of the procedures Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source

Prevalence and Barriers to Ending Female Genital Cutting: The Case of Afar and Amhara Regions of Ethiopia (2020)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): S Abebe,M Dessalegn,Y Hailu,M Makonnen FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To inform and strengthen FGC interventions in Ethiopia. Study Population: women,government officials,and community stakeholders Findings: prevalence of FGC among mothers interviewed was 98%. Seventy-four percent of the female children of participants had undergone FGC. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Ethiopia Source