@article{ajphr20231112,
author={{Hassan, Hanan Elzeblawy and Abd-ELhakam, Fatima Hosny and Ebrahim, Rasha El-Syed and Mohammed, Momen Zakria},
title={Call for Change Enhancement Upper Egyptian Females' Knowledge Regarding Effect of Female Genital Mutilation},
journal={American Journal of Public Health Research},
volume={11},
number={1},
pages={5--12},
year={2023},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajphr/11/1/2},
issn={2327-6703},
abstract={<b>Background:</b> Female genital mutilation/cutting has complicated social and cultural foundations that outweigh the requirements and ideas of individuals. FGM/C is seen as a normal part of female socialization in societies that practice it. The reasons for continuing FGM/C in these societies include religious obligations, beauty in the form of smooth and small genitalia, delighting future families and sexual partners, having social significance, and being accepted for marriage.<b> Aim:</b> the study was conducted to assess Upper Egyptian females' knowledge about FGM/C. <b>Subject &amp; Methods: </b>A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. The study population consisted of 2837 females in family health centers (FHCs) in different sitting at Beni-Suef. ¦¡ Structured Interviewing Questionnaire sheet was used to collect data. <b>Results: </b>The mean age of the studied participants was 22.6¡À5, 77.2% knew that FGM/C has other names, 76.9% of females knew that FGM/C practice is illegal and 79.1% knew that the government makes an effort to reduce FGM/C practice. Most (87.3%) of participant females knew that FGM/C complications and health problems. Concerning immediate health consequences, 59.5% mentioned bleeding, 49.2% and 16.1% mentioned severe pain and psychological trauma, respectively. As regards, long-term health consequences, 48.8% and 51.9% of females mentioned psychiatric consequences and sexual consequences, respectively, while almost all did not know that labor problems are among the long-term consequences of FGM/C.<b> Conclusion: </b>Most females did not know that FGM/C has more than one type and almost all did not know that FGM/C has four types. Most of females knew that FGM/C practice is illegal and knew that the government makes an effort to reduce FGM/C practice. Most of participant females knew that FGM/C causes complications and health problems. <b>Recommendations</b><b>:</b> Development of an educational programs and brochures for mothers about FGM is required to increase their awareness.},
doi={10.12691/ajphr-11-1-2}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}