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Female genital mutilation/cutting: will it continue?
Ghada F Mohammed1, Magdy M Hassan, Moustafa M Eyada
1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Sexology, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|August 16, 2014
Summary
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) persists in Egypt due to tradition and myths, despite negative impacts on sexual function. Many women support FGM/C despite adverse effects and sexual dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a widespread traditional practice in Egypt.
- Deeply rooted socio-cultural norms perpetuate FGM/C.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify motivations for continuing FGM/C in Egypt.
- To evaluate the sexual function of women who have undergone FGM/C.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 2,106 sexually active women with FGM/C.
- Assessment of FGM/C types and sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).
- Pearson's correlation analyzed the relationship between FGM/C and FSFI scores.
Main Results:
- Tradition, cleanliness, and virginity were primary motives (100%).
- Other motives include men's wishes, aesthetics, marriage, and religion (45.2-100%).
- Type II FGM/C showed a negative correlation with sexual satisfaction; Type I had no significant difference from non-FGM/C.
Conclusions:
- FGM/C prevalence remains high in Egypt, driven by socio-cultural myths and misconceptions.
- Despite adverse effects and sexual dysfunction, a significant proportion of women support the continuation of FGM/C.
- Addressing FGM/C requires challenging deeply ingrained beliefs and highlighting its negative health consequences.