Attitudes towards female genital mutilation: an integrative review (2014)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding I,II,III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Reig Alcaraz,Siles González,Solano Ruiz
FGM/C Type(s): I,II,III
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine women’s attitude towards discontinuation of female genital mutilation (FGM) in association with their access to information,knowledge of health effects and cultural beliefs concerning FGM in Egypt
Study Population: Women
Findings: The discontinuation of FGM was independently associated with urban residency and post-secondary education. Moreover,women who were informed by the media,and those who had attended community meetings,church,or mosque where FGM was discussed,as well as women who were aware of the negative health consequences of FGM,were more likely to support discontinuation of FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt