ISSN: 2161-038X
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Hajer Altayeb Mohammed
Sudan
Research Article
The Opinion and Role of Men in Female Circumcision in Khartoum State in 2015-2016
Author(s): Khairy S Ismail, Esra Abdalhey Fadol, Ebtihal Salah Sheikh, Hajer Altayeb Mohammed, Hassan A Elkheir, Kunna A and Umbeli Taha
Khairy S Ismail, Esra Abdalhey Fadol, Ebtihal Salah Sheikh, Hajer Altayeb Mohammed, Hassan A Elkheir, Kunna A and Umbeli Taha
Background: Study on female genital mutilation (FGM), review and contrasting points of view on the subject of men between supporters and opponents and their role in the spread of this phenomenon or control based on their opinion and also the opinion of religions, especially the Islamic religion, medicine and the law on The benefits and the damage that results from behind this phenomenon and then in the presence of customs and traditions in the regions where they are located.
Objectives: The study was aimed to study the opinion and role of men in female circumcision in Khartoum state (2015-2016).
Methods: In Khartoum state between 2015 and 2016 by descriptive, cross-sectional study, men between 20 to 60 years were enrolled. Men’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors were explored in regards to FGM, as well as the.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-038X.1000212