Attitudes towards FGM among Somali women living in the UK (2005)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Ahmed M FGM/C Type(s): III Health area of focus: None. Objective: To look at the psychological effects of FGM Study Population: Women Findings: Women were able to recount stories of how they underwent FGM Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source

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Australian midwives’ perspectives on managing obstetric care of women living with female genital circumcision/mutilation (2016)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Ogunsiji Olayide FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: obstetric. Objective: Study Population: Australian midwives Findings: Geographical coverage Region(s):Australia and New Zealand Country(ies):Australia Source

Awareness and knowledge of female genital mutilation among women in a sub-urban community in Edo State,Nigeria (2016)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): AI Obi,O Adesoye,A Adelosoye FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To assess awareness and knowledge of FGM in a sub-urban community,Edo State,to help raise awareness on FGC and help develop programs against the practice. Study Population: women of reproductive age in Okada Community,Edo State Findings: The mean age of respondents studied was 22.78 ± 9.30 years. Three hundred and fourteen (96.6%) women studied were aware of FGM while 11(3.4%) were not,with school 155(49.4%) and family 124 (39.4%) being their predominant sources of information. One hundred and eighty six (56.2%) of the respondents had good knowledge of FGM while 128(40.8%) had poor knowledge. Employment status (OR=0.453; 95%CI=0.225-0.911; p=0.001) was the significant predictor identified that influenced knowledge of FGM among women studied. The study identified disparity between level of awareness and knowledge of FGM with employment status identified as a significant predictor for knowledge of FGM. Study concluded that there was need for a well-coordinated approach involving all relevant stakeholders to raise needed awareness with adequate knowledge to make informed decision against the practice of FGM. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Awareness and practice of female genital mutilation/cutting in a semi-urban community in southwest Nigeri (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Olabisi,A. A.,Olumuyiwa,A. J.,& Saidat,I. B. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: Gather accurate data highlighting predictors of the practice so that interventions to eliminate FGM can be effective Study Population: women in Ado – Ekiti Local Government Area Findings: FGM/C prevalence was 67.2%,and 94% of the women interviewed were aware of the practice. Although most,142 (39.3%),of the women heard of FGM/C from healthcare personnel,half,181 (50.1%),of the respondents noted that healthcare providers performed the FGM/C in the community. Young and middle-aged women,of Yoruba extraction who were married,and multiparous,were significantly more likely to have undergone FGM/C. Also,the likelihood of having experienced FGM/C was more among women who were presently employed (irrespective of the class of occupation),had female children,and with a poor perception about FGM/C. After including characteristics with p < 0.05 into multivariate logistic regression model with practice of FGM/C as the dependent variable,perception about FGM/C,employment as a skilled worker and being of Yoruba and Igbo extraction were independently associated with the experience of FGM/C in the study population. Scaling up media involvement and inclusion of FGM/C facts in school texts and curricula,legal sanctions for erring healthcare workers,female re-orientation to correct wrong perception about FGM/C’s supposed benefits,and accurate data for targeted public health interventions are recommended. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Awareness and predictors of female genital mutilation/cutting among young health advocates (2015)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Abolfotouh S, Ebrahim A, Abolfotouh M FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To assess the awareness and predictors of FGM/C in young Egyptian health advocates Study Population: Medical Students  Findings: The study found that after controlling for confounders,negative attitude toward FGM/C was significantly associated with male sex. The low level of knowledge among even future health professions in the study suggested that communication,rather than passive learning,was needed to convey the potentially negative consequences of FGM/C and to drive a change in attitude toward discontinuation of this harmful practice Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Africa Country(ies):Egypt Source

Awareness of health risks of female genital mutilation among women of child bearing age in two rural communities in Nigeria (2011)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): O Okhiai,O B Idonije,E C Asika FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To ascertain the awareness of health risks of female genital mutilation among women of child bearing age in two rural communities in South-Eastern Nigeria Study Population: Women Findings: The study found that the majority of the respondents (62.4%) were not aware of the physical,emotional and social health risks of female genital mutilation,but few were aware based on level of education,parity status and age Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Awareness,Knowledge and Perception of Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) Radio Campaign and Practice among Women in Imo State (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Nkwam-Uwaoma,A.,Ojiakor,I. C.,& Onovo,J. C. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The study sought to assess the influence of radio in the campaign against female genital mutilation and cutting Study Population: The population of this study includes all women in Imo State. The choice of women in Imo State is due to the fact that they are gender affected by FGM/C Findings: Anchoring the study on The Health Belief Model,it was revealed that there are moderate awareness and knowledge level amongst women in Imo State about FGM/C. The study concluded that the awareness and knowledge level is responsible for the kind of perception found in the stud Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Awareness,perception and practice of female genital mutilation among expectant mothers in Jos University Teaching Hospital Jos,north-central Nigeria (2010)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Dattijo L,Nyango D,and Osagie E FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: Prevalence. Objective: Study Population: expectant mothers at the antenatal clinic of Jos University Teaching Hospital (between 1st and 31st July 2007) Findings: Majority of the respondents (94.6%) were aware of FGM. Mass media was the main source of information. Majority (83.8%) wanted the practice to be discontinued,31.3% reported having had FGM,most done by traditional healers. About 14.6% were planning to circumcise their daughters citing tradition,marriage prospects,and faithfulness to husband as their reasons. Only 16.2% wanted the practice to continue. The study concluded that there was high level of awareness of the FGM among respondents who also had negative attitude to the practice,even as the practice was still prevalent. More health education was needed to illustrate the dangers of the practice in order to safeguard the health of the girl-child. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

Balancing on a knife’s edge An analysis of medicalized circumcision in the construction of self in Kajiado,Kenya (2012)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Brendmo Elanor Halvorsen FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To analyse how the form,meaning,and legitimization of male and female circumcision among the Maasai in Kajiado District changes with medicalization. Furthermore,it explores which implication these changes have on experiences of body and self Study Population: Women,Men,Circumcisers,Grandmothers,Activists,Daughters Findings: The study concluded by stating that whether one has a “small cut” or a “big cut”,a medicalized circumcision or a traditional one might have implication for whether your body is seen as strong or weak,as healthy or unhealthy,as traditional or modern. The type of cut becomes important in the construction of self. Medicalization was seen as one element in a larger development. Like the rapid changes in the Maasai society,medicalization was fraught with ambivalence. While it is seen as the best options for these new times,it is concurrently considered to have made the bodies weaker than before. The meaning and function of the ritual of circumcision has gone through a vast change,with the disappearance of pain. While some saw the “painless” circumcision as meaningless and a practice you might as well leave,other recreated the rituals within the realm of pain. The younger generation for instance claimed that it was not “the pain of the knife” which was the worst,but the pain of the healing period. In this way the transformative ritual was recreated and continued Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Kenya Source

Barriers to access to the Norwegian healthcare system among sub-Saharan African immigrant women exposed to female genital cutting (2020)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): V Mbanya,L Terragni FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: to explore the experiences and perceptions hindering access and use of the Norwegian healthcare system among subSaharan African (SSA) immigrant women exposed to FGC. Study Population: sub-saharan immigrant women Findings: women experience barriers both in reaching out to the healthcare system and within the healthcare system. Barriers prior to contact with the healthcare system include lack of information,husband and family influence on healthcare,and avoiding disclosing health problems. Barriers within the healthcare system include care providers with insufficient knowledge and poor attitudes of care providers Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):norway Source