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Female Genital Mutilation as Perceived by Old and Young Egyptian Women: A Comparative Study

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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 Background: Female genital mutilation is a persistent issue of global concern that carries various health risks for women and girls. Female genital mutilation is a traditional harmful practice that has been prevalent for many years; despite of continuous efforts, the decline of the practice is unsatisfactory. Aim: To assess the difference between old and young women's knowledge, attitude, and beliefs toward female genital mutilation. Design: A descriptive-comparative research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the Barnasht family health center in Elaiaat district, Giza Governorate. Sample: A convenience sample of 588 old and young women over a period of three months. Tools for data collection: Tool I: A structured interviewing knowledge questionnaire that consists of two sections: (1): Demographic characteristics of young and old women; (2): Knowledge regarding female genital mutilation. Tool II: Beliefs assessment questionnaires. Tool III : Attitude scale toward female genital mutilation. Results: The majority of the young and older women had a poor level of knowledge, while the minority of them had a fair level of knowledge regarding female genital mutilation. Moreover, nearly three-quarters of the young women had a positive attitude, while more than half of the older women had a negative attitude toward female genital mutilation. The majority of young women had negative beliefs, while the majority of older women had positive beliefs about female genital mutilation. Conclusion: A highly statistically significant difference was found between young and old women's total knowledge, attitude, and beliefs. Recommendations: It is advised that, raise awareness of the families and young women regarding the complications and consequences of Female Genital Mutilation. Child rights should be empowered among national media, especially regarding Female Genital Mutilation. 

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10.21608/ejhc.2023.295313

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female genital mutilation, perception, Old and Young Women

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Manal

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Mohamed Elsawy

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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt

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Abdelkader Abdeldaiem

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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt

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Ebtesam

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Mo'awad El-Sayed Ebied

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Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt

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Mohamed Mousa

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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt

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14

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2023-03-01

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2023-04-15

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2023-03-01

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1,138

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1,157

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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EJHC_Volume 14_Issue 1_Pages 1138-1157.pdf

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Female Genital Mutilation as Perceived by Old and Young Egyptian Women: A Comparative Study

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24 Dec 2024