Title:
Factors Influencing the Continuation of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Practice in Sudan
Authors:
Ismail, Hiba Salah
Year:
2012
PAGE:
xii, 48, ix
Language:
En
Subject:
Culture, Society and Religion
Keywords:
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, FGM/C, Factors, Traditions, Culture, Religion, Social, Cultural Practice, Sudan.
Abstract:
Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a common and traditional practice in Sudan. The prevalence is 65.5% with wide regional and ethnic disparities. The most common type is type III with lifelong complications including infertility. In spite of the continuous anti-FGM/C efforts, it still continues to be performed. Objective: To identify the different factors that influence FGM/C practice in Sudan, describe the anti-FGM/C responses and make recommendation to better inform the health policy and practice. Method: Literature review descriptive study. Findings: Continuation of FGM/C is mainly influenced by traditions and cultural understanding of sexuality, gender and marriage. Religion has a less direct impact. The social pressure and accompanied set of sanctions and rewards are strong enough to maintain FGM/C. The age and level of education of mothers and attitude toward FGM/C are important individual factors influencing the continuation of FGM/C. The current anti-FGM/C efforts have achieved slight but promising change in the attitude toward FGM/C. The absence of laws prohibiting FGM/C, as well as Pro-FGM/C campaign and medicalization are challenging the precious little progress made. Conclusion and Recommendation: Factors influencing the continuation of FGM/C are complex, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. FGM/C is mainly continues as traditional and cultural practice held in place by social influence and reciprocal expectations. Factors influencing FGM/C need to be tackled comprehensively in order to eliminate it. The responses to combat FGM/C early are still unable to make tangible achievements. An integrated approach is needed to change the attitude and eliminate FGM/C. Further research to better understand the factors influencing the continuation ofFGM/C is needed.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Northeastern Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2012 Ismail
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
8w0eeFfR1x_2016102417095137.pdf