Abstract
Background: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is estimated to have been practiced on at least 200 million girls and women in 30 countries around the world. Clitoridoctomy is the most common type of FGM in Ethiopia. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the magnitude of Female Genital Mutilation and associated factors among women’s of Wolayita zone. Methods: A community-based quantitative cross-sectional study was used. Face-to-face interviews with prepared questionnaires were used to collect data. SPSS version 20 software was used to analyze the data. The prevalence of FGM was determined using descriptive statistics. The researchers utilized a bivariate and multivariate logistic regression model to find independent determinants of FGM. Result: 296 women were undergone FGM out of a total of 333, indicating that FGM is prevalent in the research area (88.9%). Age (AOR-1.86, 95% CI: 0.42-0.98) and support to reduce sexual due to hyperactivity (AOR: 14.595, 95% CI: 3.391-6.807) were all independently linked to FGM. Conclusion: An integrated effort administrative and surrounding community intervention to be initiated to alleviate FGM practices through empowering women, discouraging risky factors like traditions; and sensitizing parents, community members and the public focusing on the rejecting of FGM.
Highlights
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined by the World Health Organization as any procedure that involves partial or entire removal of the external female genitalia, or other harm to the female genital organs for no medical reason
At least 200 million girls and women worldwide have been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) mostly among immigrants from cultures where Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a common practice [2]
This study was set up to assess the level of Female Genital Mutilation and associated factors among women’s of Wolayita zone, Southern Ethiopia
Summary
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined by the World Health Organization as any procedure that involves partial or entire removal of the external female genitalia, or other harm to the female genital organs for no medical reason. At least 200 million girls and women worldwide have been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) mostly among immigrants from cultures where Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a common practice [2]. FGM is a type of gender-based violence that has been identified as a harmful practice and a violation of girls’ and women’s human rights. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is estimated to have been practiced on at least 200 million girls and women in 30 countries around the world. Clitoridoctomy is the most common type of FGM in Ethiopia
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