An exploration of attitudes towards female genitalmutilation (FGM) in men and women accessingFGM clinical services in London: a pilot study (2018)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Martina Larsson,Pollyanna Cohen,Gayle Hann,Sarah M. Creighton &Deborah Hodes FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: N/A. Objective: This pilot study researched the attitudes towards and the knowledge of female genital mutilation(FGM) in adult women with FGM and their partners. Study Population: English-speaking women and men over 18 years old attending specialist FGM clinics in two London hospitals. Findings: This study demonstrates the opposition to FGM by partici-pants,but some lack of knowledge regarding the legal and health implications. The exploration of atti-tudes in diaspora community groups is often cited as key to safeguarding girls from FGM. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

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An exploration of female genital mutilation (2006)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Baron E, Denmark F FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To define and describe the FGM/C procedure as well as discuss its physical and psychological implications Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The study concluded that it was important for interventionists to remember that the elimination of a cultural practice with a history that spans more than 5,000 years will require a lengthy commitment Geographical coverage Region(s):North America Country(ies):United States Source

An exploration of the psycho-sexual experiences of women who have undergone female genital cutting: a case of the Maasai in Kenya (2012)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding II FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Esho Tammary FGM/C Type(s): II Health area of focus: Sexual. Objective: To explore the link between FGM and sexuality by looking at the significance of FGC amongst the Maasai,the function of FGC with regards to matters of collective and individual sexuality and how does FGC influence subjects’ characterisation of sexual experience Study Population: Women,Men Findings: The research established that esteeming transformational processes linked with the FGC ‘rite of passage’ are crucial in shaping a woman’s femininity,identity,marriageable status and legitimating sexuality. In turn,these elements are imperative in inculcating and nurturing a positive body-self image and sex appeal and consequently,positive sexual self actualization. These finding brings to question the validity of conventional sexuality theory,particularly those that subscribe to bio-physical models as universal bases for understanding the subject of female sexual functioning among women with FGC Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Kenya Source

An explorative study of Sudanese midwives’ motives,perceptions and experiences of re-infibulation after birth (2004)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Berggren V,Abdel Salam G,Bergström S,Johansson E,Edberg A FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To explore Sudanese midwives’ motives for and perceptions and experiences of re-infibulation after birth and to elucidate its context and determinants. Study Population: Midwives Findings: Midwives are among the major stakeholders in the performance of primary female genital cutting (FGC) as well as re-infibulation. Focusing on re-infibulation after birth,midwives were trying to satisfy differing,and sometimes contradictory,perspectives. The practice of re-infibulation (El Adel) represented a considerable source of income for the midwives. The midwives integrated the practice of re-infibulation into a greater whole of doing well for the woman,through an endeavour to increase her value by helping her to maintain her marriage as well as striving for beautification and completion. They were also trying to meet socio-cultural requests,dealing with pressure from the family while balancing on the edge of the law. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):sudan Source

An institutional survey of female genital mutilation in Lagos,South-West,Nigeria (2016)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Kehinde S Okunade,Adeyemi A Okunowo,Sunday I Omisakin,Gbenga Ajepe FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Prevalence. Objective: To determine the prevalence of FGM and the socio-demographic factors which influence the practice among women in Lagos State. Study Population: Findings: The prevalence of FGM in the study was 56.3% with the largest proportion of the respondents with FGM being women aged 60years and above. The Yoruba ethnic group had the lowest prevalence of FGM (44.2%),while the highest prevalence was found among the Ibos (93.1%) (p=0.025). An almost similar proportion of Christians (53.3%) and Muslims respondents (62.4%) had physical evidence of FGM (p=0.074). Higher levels of maternal education was significantly related to reduction in practice of FGM (p=0.002). The study concluded that there was an urgent need for a better analysis and understanding of the socio-demographic mechanisms sustaining the practice of FGM in Nigeria. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

An investigation of the barriers to participation in anti-female genital mutilation initiatives by the pokot of rift valley province of Kenya (Not specified)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Chepkech Jackline Lokurosia FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To investigate the barriers to participation in anti- FGM initiative by the Pokot Kenya Study Population: Household head,community leaders and traditional Circumcisers Findings: Found that the prevelence of FGM was higher among women (93%) than in girls (71%). The result showed awareness of health and social implication of the procedure was moderate (59%) among respondents. This could have been cintributed to ant-FGM campaign. Awareness of anti-FGM advocacy (58%),Alternative rite of passage (29%) and participation (21%) was low. Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Kenya Source

An Overview of Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Are the Women Beneficiaries or Victims? (2020)

This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): I Rutkofsky FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: obstretics and gynaecological. Objective: to present the narratives and experience of African women about FGM with a focus on whether they are beneficiaries or victims of the practice. Study Population: published literature on FGM/C Findings: Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

An Overview of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria (2012)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Okeke T,Anyaehie U,Ezenyeaku C FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To ascertain the current status of FGM in Nigeria Study Population: Not Stated Findings: The national prevalence rate of FGM is 41% among adult women. Evidence abound that the prevalence of FGM is declining. The ongoing drive to eradicate FGM is tackled by World Health Organization,United Nations International Children Emergency Fund,Federation of International Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO),African Union,The economic commission for Africa,and many women organizations. However,there is no federal law banning FGM in Nigeria. There is need to eradicate FGM in Nigeria. Education of the general public at all levels with emphasis on the dangers and undesirability of FGM is paramount. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

AN UNDERSTANDING OF FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION): WOMEN OF THE ‘BOHRA COMMUNITY’ WHO ARE CIRCUMCISED AND IT’S SOCIO-SEXUAL EFFECTS (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Syyed,H. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This data examines whether cultural patriarchy contributes towards questionable traditions such as,FGM/C Study Population: Women from Bohra community Findings: This topic scrutinizes that a mixed methodology approach allows tolerant comprehension of female circumcision,yet does not nullify acknowledgment of its patriarchal roots and violent nature. The survey analysis confirmed that almost 97 per cent out of 27 respondents thought that culture gives more power and dominance to men in Pakistani society. This kind of data supports the argument that patriarchal and misogynistic environments breed practices that endanger women’s physical and social well-being Geographical coverage Region(s):Southern Asia Country(ies):Pakistan Source

An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the obstetric consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (2014)

This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Berg RC,Odgaard-Jensen J,Fretheim A,Underland V,Vist G FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Obstetrics. Objective: To analyze the association between FGM/C and obstestric harm Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The results of an initial systematic review on the obstetric consequences of FGM/C by conducting additional analyses based on adjusted effect estimates from the included studies,particularly prospective studies. In both unadjusted and adjusted aggregated analyses,the results show a strong epidemiological association between female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and obstetric complications. However,due to the limited quality of the available evidence,the study has low confidence that the estimates reported represent the exact size of the effect of FGM/C on the risk of obstetric complications. In other words,FGM/C significantly increases the risk of delivery complications Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source