Female Genital Mutilation as Perceived by Old and Young Egyptian Women: A Comparative Study | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 79, Volume 14, Issue 1, March 2023, Pages 1138-1157 PDF (539.39 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.295313 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Manal Mohamed Elsawy1; Nabila Abdelkader Abdeldaiem1; Ebtesam Mo'awad El-Sayed Ebied2; Khadraa Mohamed Mousa1 | ||
| 1Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| 2Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| 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. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Female genital mutilation; Perception; Old and Young Women | ||
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