Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Will It Continue?. (1st November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohammed, Ghada F.; Hassan, Magdy M.; Eyada, Moustafa M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of sexual medicine. Volume 11:Number 11(2014:Nov.)
• Page Start: 2756
• Page End: 2763
• Publication Date: 2014-11-01
• Subjects: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting -- Female Sexual Dysfunction -- FSFI Score -- Motivational Factors Perpetuating Genital Cutting/Mutilation; Sexual disorders -- Periodicals; Sex -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.69005
• DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12655
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-6095

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a prevalent, deeply rooted traditional practice in Egypt. Aims: Specification of the motives behind the continuation of FGM/C in Egyptian community and evaluation of the sexual function in women with FGM/C. Methods: This cross‐sectional study, involved 2, 106 sexually active female participants with FGM/C. Full history‐taking and general examination to evaluate the type of FGM/C were conducted. Sexual function was assessed by using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Main Outcome Measures: Enumerate and specify the motivational factors and its percent among the participants. The correlation between FGM/C and FSFI domain scores was done with Pearson's correlation. Results: Tradition, cleanliness, and virginity were the most common motives empowering the continuation of FGM/C (100%), followed by men's wish, esthetic factors, marriage, and religion factors (45.2–100%). Type I FGM/C was the most common, followed by type II. There was only negative correlation between the type II FGM/C and sexual satisfaction. No statistically significant difference between type I and non‐FGM/C was found. Conclusions: FGM/C remains high. A variety of socio‐cultural myths, religious misbelievers, and hygienic and esthetic concerns were behind the FGM/C. Overall, a large proportion of the participants supported the continuation of FGM/C in spite of adverse effect and sexual dysfunction associated with FGM/C.