Religious leaders’ position toward female genital cutting and their perspectives on the relationship between the Islamic religion and this practice

Ahmed, Hamdia Mirkhan; Kareem, Mosleh Saber; Shabila, Nazar P.; Mzori, Barzhang Q.

doi:10.1080/03630242.2019.1584142

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“…The results of this study showed that most jurisprudents in these areas agree with the continuation of FGM, and they considered reducing female sexual desire and increasing the likelihood of virginity as the causes of this attitude. Also, all of these jurisprudents stated that there is no explicit hadith in Islam to support or deny FGM [21]. The results of this study were not consistent with those of our study.…”

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The effect of training in pregnant women on beliefs and intention to do FGM ‎

Mojahed¹,

Shekari²,

Bokaie³

et al. 2021

J Adv Pharm Educ Res

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The effect of training in pregnant women on beliefs and intention to do FGM ‎

Mojahed¹,

Shekari²,

Bokaie³

et al. 2021

J Adv Pharm Educ Res

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“…Religious obligation is an important reason for practicing FGM in many countries, including Iraqi Kurdistan Region [10,11]. As FGM is falsely linked to religion, the role of religious leaders has been very important in raising the awareness of the people against this harmful practice and in de-linking it from religion [27]. These initiatives could have contributed to increased awareness of the health risks of FGM in the new generation [10].…”

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Changes in the prevalence and trends of female genital mutilation in Iraqi Kurdistan Region between 2011 and 2018

Shabila

2021

BMC Women's Health

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Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is commonly practiced in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, where there are extensive efforts to combat the practice over the last decade. This study aimed to determine the trends and changes in the FGM prevalence in Iraq between 2011 and 2018 and assess their associated factors. Methods Secondary data analysis of the Iraq Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 and 2018 was carried out to calculate the prevalence and the relative changes in the prevalence of FGM for 2011 and 2018 by governorate. The change in the prevalence was compared with the changes in other exposure variables such as age, education level, wealth, and area of residence over the same period. Results The prevalence of FGM in 2018 was high in Erbil and Suleimaniya governorates (50.1% and 45.1%). The prevalence of FGM decreased remarkably from 2011 to 2018 in all governorates of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The decrease in the prevalence was statistically significant in Erbil and Suleimaniya. FGM prevalence declined remarkably in all age, education level, residence area groups, and most economic level groups. Such decline was associated with a significant increase in the education level, wealth, and urban residence. The decline was highest in the younger age groups, with a relative change of − 43.0% among 20–24 years and − 39.2% among 15–19 years. The decline was also highest in those with secondary and higher education (relative change = −32%). The decline was higher in rural areas than in urban areas (relative change = −35.3% and − 27.4%, respectively). The decline was higher among the poorest and second wealth quintile (relative change = −38.8% and − 27.2%, respectively). Conclusion The trend of FGM in Iraqi Kurdistan Region declined remarkably and significantly from 2011 to 2018. Further decline is predicted because of having lower rates and a higher decline in the younger age groups. However, the rates remained high in Erbil and Suleimaniya governorates that need further intensifying the preventive measures. The education level of women plays a primary role in decreasing the prevalence and should be considered in future efforts to ban the practice.

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“…An enabling environment to support the discontinuation of FGM/C demands enhancing the men’s role, whether the husbands, fathers or community leaders, as promoters who can partner to break this social convention 71. Qualitative studies report that women believe FGM/C is a religious obligation 75 76. Narratives and experiences of communities that practise FGM/C suggest that FGM/C is a ritual or tradition that has been a social and cultural norm across generations and is a requirement for marriage 76 77…”

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“…71 Qualitative studies report that women believe FGM/C is a religious obligation. 75 76 Narratives and experiences of communities that practise FGM/C suggest that FGM/C is a ritual or tradition that has been a social and cultural norm across generations and is a requirement for marriage. 76 77 …”

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Factors associated with female genital mutilation: a systematic review and synthesis of national, regional and community-based studies

El-Dirani

Farouki

Akl

et al. 2022

BMJ Sex Reprod Health

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BackgroundThis systematic review aimed to identify and describe the factors that influence female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).MethodsSearches were conducted in Medline, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Embase and the grey literature from 2009 to March 2020 with no language restrictions, using related MESH terms and keywords. Studies were included if they were quantitative and examined factors associated with FGM/C. Two researchers independently screened studies for inclusion, extracted data and assessed study quality. The direction, strength and consistency of the association were evaluated for determinants, presented as a descriptive summary, and were disaggregated by age and region.ResultsOf 2230 studies identified, 54 published articles were included. The majority of studies were from the African Region (n=29) followed by the Eastern Mediterranean Region (n=18). A lower level of maternal education, family history of FGM/C, or belonging to the Muslim religion (in certain contexts) increased the likelihood of FGM/C. The majority of studies that examined higher paternal education (for girls only) and living in an urban region showed a reduced likelihood of FGM/C, while conflicting evidence remained for wealth. Several studies reported that FGM/C literacy, and low community FGM/C prevalence were associated with a reduced likelihood of FGM/C.ConclusionsThere were several characteristics that appear to be associated with FGM/C, and these will better enable the targeting of policies and interventions. Importantly, parental education may be instrumental in enabling communities and countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Religious leaders’ position toward female genital cutting and their perspectives on the relationship between the Islamic religion and this practice

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

The effect of training in pregnant women on beliefs and intention to do FGM ‎

The effect of training in pregnant women on beliefs and intention to do FGM ‎

Changes in the prevalence and trends of female genital mutilation in Iraqi Kurdistan Region between 2011 and 2018

Factors associated with female genital mutilation: a systematic review and synthesis of national, regional and community-based studies

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