| Factors determining whether Ethiopian women support continuation of female genital mutilation |
| Authors: |
Masho SW, Matthews L. |
| Source: |
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 107(3):232-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.07.022. |
| Topic(s): |
Female genital cutting (FGC)
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| Country: |
Africa
Ethiopia
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| Published: |
AUG 2009 |
| Abstract: |
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the factors influencing the opinions of women about whether female genital mutilation (FGM) should continue in Ethiopia.
METHODS:
Data from questionnaire surveys of women (n=11375) collected during the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey were analyzed. Factors influencing the opinions of women concerning whether FGM should continue as a practice in Ethiopia were examined using multiple logistic regression.
RESULTS:
Women who believed that FGM should continue were more likely to be aged 15-24years (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.21; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.05-1.41); rural residents (OR, 2.73; CI, 2.38-3.12); Muslim (OR, 1.98; CI,1.80-2.17); married (OR, 1.26; CI, 1.09-1.46); uneducated (OR, 2.85; CI, 2.51-3.23); circumcised (OR, 3.46 CI, 2.94-4.06); and to have had no exposure to mass media (OR,1.57; CI,1.41-1.75).
CONCLUSION:
To change the opinions of women regarding FGM, specific education and prevention programs should be designed to target these demographic groups of women. |
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