Socio-demographic characteristics of female genital mutilation and its relation to sexual function (2009)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Refaat L,A Farag,I Ramadan
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Sexual.
Objective: To assess some socio-demographic characteristics of females with genital mutilation and to investigate the relationship between female genital mutilation and sexual function
Study Population: Married women
Findings: The study revealed that,almost a majority of women (77.4%) reported being subjected to genital mutilation. The group of FGM showed statistical significant differences compared to an equivalent control non mutilated group in arousal,orgasm,and satisfaction
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt