عنوان المقالة:مدى انتشار ختان الإناث في محافظة بني سويف بمصر Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation at Beni-Suef Governorate, Egypt
أ.د. حنان الزبلاوى حسن | Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan | 10079
Publication Type
ScientificArticle
Arabic Authors
د/ فاطمة حسنى عبد الحكم ، د/ رشا السيد ابراهيم ، د/ مؤمن زكريا ، د/ حنان الزبلاوى حسن
English Authors
Fatima Hosny Abd- Elhakam (1), Rasha El-sayed Ibrahim (2), Momen Zakaria Mohamed (3), Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan (4)
Abstract
Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting are procedures in which young girls' and women's external genital organs are manipulated, altered, or removed. Female genital mutilation is considered to be a kind of gender discrimination against women and girls. Aim: The present study was carried find out about FGM in Beni-Suef Governorate. Design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study. Setting: Family Health Centers (FHCs) in different Governorates at Beni-Suef. Sample: Convenient sample. Tools: pre-designed structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire is divided into six sections: (I): Socio-demographic and personal data. (II): Knowledge of females regarding FGM/C. (III): Attitudes of females regarding FGM/C. (IV): Intention to practice FGM/C. (V): Reasons for practicing FGM/C and reasons for refusing FGM. (VI): Female Sexual Function Index (FSDI). Results: The prevalence of FGM/C was 71.4%. Only 25.7% of females had good knowledge about FGM/C; 35.5% had an unfavorable attitude towards supporting FGM/C. About 29.7% of participants in the current study are suffering from complications after FGM. There was a significantly higher Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, orgasm, Satisfaction domain, and Total score among not circumcised married participants than circumcised ones. However, the Pain domain didn't differ significantly between circumcised and not circumcised. Conclusion: the prevalence of FGM/C is still higher despite the health consequences of the procedure. There was a significant association between rural residence, lower mother and father education, marriage, and the presence of circumcision. Recommendation: Continuous educational programs for mothers and health care providers about FGM are required to increase their awareness.
Publication Date
6/23/2023
Publisher
Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume No
14
Issue No
1
ISSN/ISBN
1687 – 9546
DOI
10.21608/EJHC.2023.285610
Pages
564-577
External Link
https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_285610_748f38171df9e6fe5bf04bda9ceb0bdd.pdf
Keywords
Keywords: Female genital mutilation, prevalence, Beni-Suef.
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