Female genital mutlation an emerging public health concern (2006)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sarah Jan Brown
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Physical and mental health.
Objective: Discuss how it is harmful to the physical and mental health of the women who have undergone FGM
Study Population: No stated
Findings: The concern of female genital mutilation is physically and mentally harmful to women,but is still continued as a tradition in cultures in much of the world. It is clear that FGM persists because of the depth of belief the communities hold. Without this tradition,much of the community’s foundations will collapse. The foundations that FGM is based on cannot all be eliminated,but instead,FGM can only be modified if the revision includes minimal change. The replacement of the bloody ritual needs to fulfill the same kind of satisfaction that FGM meets. A possible solution is in education as a ritualistic tradition. However,the current literature does not define the problem effectively through the numerous cultures and geographic locations. Instead,each culture or location has its own specifications of the practice. Since this tradition is unable to be generalized given its numerous variations,a solution must include the development of a systematic study. Female genital mutilation must become generalizable so the changes implemented can have a systematic approach. This change will not happen over night,but will take place over many years of implementing small modifications.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified