Female Genital Mutilation of African-Descent Iranians in Qeshm Island (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Amirbahram A.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of female genital mutilation in Qeshm Island and the traditional mode of thinking of Afro-Iranian people of the Island about this practice. The questions of the study are (a) Why
female genital mutilation is still practiced in Qeshm Island; (b) What are the mental and physical effects
of female genital mutilation on women; and (c) How government or NGOs are fighting against this
tradition.
Study Population: The sample was chosen from Afro-Iranian women in three villages of Qeshm Island
Findings: This article has found out that female genital mutilation resulted in many lifelong diseases and sexual degradation in African-descended women of Qeshm Island. This article also illustrates that the best way to combat this wrong tradition is to inform people by gradual training without any insult to their beliefs. Conclusion: This study reveals the prevalence of a false tradition and the necessity of behavioral change. In doing so,the government and NGOs’ strong actions and attracting the support of the community elders are also needed
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Asia
Country(ies):Iran