Female genital cutting and hepatitis C spread in Egypt (2013)
This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kenyon Chris,Jozefien Buyze,Ludwig Apers,and Robert Colebunders
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Hepatitis C and FGM.
Objective: To determine the relationship between female genital cutting and hepatitis C spread in Egypt
Study Population: Not Stated
Findings: In an ecological analysis,a strong association between FGC and HCV prevalence (Pearson R (2)-74%; P < 0.0001). HCV prevalence is significantly higher if FGC is performed by a non-Doctor (15.4%) than a Doctor (4.2%; P < 0.001),and the calculated population attributable fraction of FGC for prevalent HCV seropositivity is high in women (79.8%)
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt