MSO-Study full-report final web. (2017)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): O’Neill S.,Dubourg D.,Florquin S.,Bos M.,Zewolde S.,& Richard F.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To increase knowledge on the men’s role in the perpe-tuation of the practice
Study Population: Senior Somalian/Djiboutian men: young men from different African countries ; women.
Findings: Religion and tradition were mentioned as the main justifications for practising. Although FGM is practised by Christians,Muslims as well as followers of indigenous religious practice,Muslims perceived “female circumcision” to be an es-sential element of their religious identity.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Europe,Northern Europe
Country(ies):Belgium,United Kingdom