European Academic Research ISSN 2286-4822
ISSN-L 2286-4822
Impact Factor: 3.4546 (UIF)
DRJI Value : 5.9 (B+)
Article Details :
Article Name :
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Author Name :
OSMAN MOHAMED OSMAN MOHAMAD
Publisher :
Bridge Center
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Abstract :
Background: Ceremonial cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia. Study design:-This is systemic review study. Objectives: This research is aims to take a look on female genital and physical effects on girl/women and how serious condition is can lead to very serious complications and may lead to death. Also I want to make our communities aware about this practice and its effect and try to be one hand to fight it. Result: The majority of female genital mutilation girls/women reported that the practice is performed by local healers or midwives and the clitoris was the part removed during circumcision. Also the parents reported that the main reason for the practice of FGM was reduction of female sexual hyperactivity. The majority of girls/women undergo FGM were in the age range of 1-5yrs old and most of them located in rural areas. In Sudan the majority of population had no good knowledge of FGM and its complication which include: ? Severe pain ? Excessive bleeding ? Sexual dysfunction ? Infection ? HIV transmission ? Difficult during delivery. The majority of girls/women parents do FGM due to religious demand preserves virginity increase better marriage prospect good tradition for clean hygiene reasons and as a good custom.
Keywords :
female genital mutilation

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