Female genital mutilation and ethical issues (2011)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Elsayed Dya Eldin,Elamin Rabaa,Sulaiman Suad
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To assess how FGM is an ethical drawback since it is a senseless practice which provides no direct benefit to girls on whom it is performed. It also inflicts undue harm on the little girls (who are the primary victims). It is performed without consent
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that except for unquestionably curative therapeutic reasons,any procedure made on the body was considered unethical. The drastic nature of FGM/C; its irreversibility and lack of urgency without consent,or at least by parent consent made it an even more illegal action
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Sudan