Re-circumcision; the hidden devil of female genital mutilation-case study on the perception, attitudes and practices of Sudanese women

In a study, questionnaires and personal interviews were used to determine the perceptions and attitudes of Sudanese women concerning the practice of female re-circumcision and the reasons behind practicing it. Full consideration was given to the impact of level of education and socioeconomic status...

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Published in:The Ahfad journal 2000-06, Vol.17 (1), p.22
Main Authors: Abdel Magied, Ahmed M, El Balah A Sulima, Kawther, Dawood M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Economic Status
Education
Family Income
Female circumcision
Females
Perceptions
Secondary Education
Semitic Languages
Social Problems
Socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic Status
Statistical Analysis
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Summary:In a study, questionnaires and personal interviews were used to determine the perceptions and attitudes of Sudanese women concerning the practice of female re-circumcision and the reasons behind practicing it. Full consideration was given to the impact of level of education and socioeconomic status of respondents.
ISSN:0255-4070