Opinions of university students about female genital mutilation in Sudan
| dc.contributor.author | Akbas, M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Birge, O | |
| dc.contributor.author | Arslan, D | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ozbey, EG | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T10:31:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T10:31:51Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is an illegal tradition commonly practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Despite a globalized world and developing social media, this harmful practice is currently still being implemented. Aims: We aimed to evaluate the opinions of university students regarding FGM/C. Methods: This descriptive study included 821 students who studied at Nyala University, Sudan, in January 2016. The students were questioned for the following: age, faculty, reasons for female circumcision, effects of female circumcision on female sexual functions and their views about the circumcision for their daughter. Results: The rate of FGM/C among female university students was 80.1%. Although 73% of the male students prefer to marry uncircumcised women, they also reported that FGM/C should be continued to be performed, and their future daughters should be circumcised (64.5%). Female students were against FGM/C for their future daughters (77.6%). Conclusions: This study shows that even educated individuals demand FGM/C in spite of knowing the harm. It is therefore suggested continuing educational studies on this subject. | |
| dc.identifier.e-issn | 1687-1634 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1020-3397 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/38315 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.title | Opinions of university students about female genital mutilation in Sudan | |
| dc.type | Article |