Female Genital Mutilation in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Almeer H H,Almulla A A,Almugahwi A A,et al
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This systematic review was conducted to highlight the prevalence and practice of FGM in Saudi Arabia
Study Population: N/A
Findings: The PRISMA flowchart was followed to identify relevant articles. A total of 34 items/articles (records) were identified using the search terms,and 13 retrievable articles that met the inclusion criteria were included in the systematic review.The results indicated that FGM can still be found in Saudi Arabia both in Saudi women and non-Saudi residents. Most of the non-Saudi women with FGM were Sudanese,Somali,Eritrean,and Egyptian. FGM is prevalent in regions such as Jeddah and Hali,Al Qunfudhah Governorate,Saudi Arabia. FGM is considered illegal in most countries around the world. However,in Saudi Arabia,there is no clear and specific law against the practice of FGM. More research on the practice of FGM in Saudi Arabia needs to be conducted to get a better grasp of the true nature of the problem in the country,which could potentially lead to specific and clear legislation that would prevent the social evil of FGM in Saudi Arabia.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):Saudi Arabia