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Prevalence and factors associated with female genital mutilation among daughters using Somalia Demographic Health Survey Data, SDHS 2020

To determine the prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation (FGM) among daughters of women aged 15–49 in Somalia using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS). A cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2020 SDHS. Data was collected across Somalia,...

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Published in:Atención primaria 2025-04, Vol.57 (4), p.103113, Article 103113
Main Authors: Farih, Omer Adam, Ali, Abdirahman Omer, Abokor, Abdirizak Hassan, Ali, Mustafe Abdillahi, Muse, Abdisalam Hassan, Egge, Ahmed Abdi Aw
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Summary:To determine the prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation (FGM) among daughters of women aged 15–49 in Somalia using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS). A cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2020 SDHS. Data was collected across Somalia, including urban, rural, and nomadic areas. FGM prevalence was presented as percentages. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors, presented as odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. The prevalence of FGM among daughters was 24%. Factors significantly associated with FGM included age, region, residence, education, and wealth index. Younger daughters were more likely to be circumcised (p=0.000, 95% CI: 0.066–0.274). Rural residence increased the likelihood of FGM (OR=1.436, CI=1.257–1.64). Primary education increased the odds of FGM (OR=1.334, CI=1.127–1.58). Mothers who believed FGM should continue were more likely to have circumcised daughters (OR=1.464, CI=1.305–1.642). FGM prevalence among daughters in Somalia is influenced by age, region, rural residency, and education. The findings highlight the need for targeted educational and intervention programs, particularly in rural areas, to effectively reduce FGM practices. Determinar la prevalencia y los factores asociados de la mutilación genital femenina (MGF) entre las hijas de mujeres de 15 a 49años en Somalia utilizando datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud de Somalia de 2020. Estudio transversal que utiliza datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud de Somalia de 2020. Los datos se recopilaron en toda Somalia, incluidas las zonas urbanas, rurales y nómadas. La prevalencia de la MGF se presentó en porcentajes. Se utilizó un análisis de regresión logística para identificar los factores asociados, presentados como odds ratios con intervalos de confianza del 95%. La prevalencia de MGF entre las hijas fue del 24%. Los factores significativamente asociados con la MGF fueron la edad, la región, la residencia, la educación y el índice de riqueza. Las hijas más jóvenes tenían más probabilidades de ser circuncidadas (p=0,000; IC95%: 0,066-0,274). La residencia rural aumentaba la probabilidad de MGF (OR=1,436; IC95%: 1,257-1,64). La educación primaria aumentaba las probabilidades de MGF (OR=1,334; IC95%: 1,127-1,58). Las madres que creían que la MGF debía continuar tenían más probabilidades de tener hijas circuncidadas (OR=1,464; IC95%: 1,305-1,642). La prevalencia de la MGF entre
ISSN:0212-6567
1578-1275
1578-1275
DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2024.103113