The effect of female genital mutilation on couple sexual function

Raheem, Talal Abdel; El-tahalawi, Samar M. R.; Raia, Nesreen M. Abo; Elsary, Asmaa Younis; Ibrahem, Kairman Mahmoud

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180745

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“…Healthcare utilisation associated with FGM was based on a review and meta-analysis of the literature on clinical complications associated with FGM 19–109. All complications for which a significant association with FGM was found, and for which corresponding interventions could be identified, were included in the healthcare utilisation calculations.…”

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Economic burden of female genital mutilation in 27 high-prevalence countries

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BackgroundFemale genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice affecting 200 million women and girls globally. Health complications of FGM occur immediately and over time, and are associated with healthcare costs that are poorly understood. Quantifying the global FGM-related burden is essential for supporting programmes and policies for prevention and mitigation.MethodsHealth complications of FGM are derived from a meta-analysis and stratified by acute, uro-gynaecological, obstetric and psychological/sexual. Treatment costs are calculated from national cohort models of 27 high-burden countries over 30 years. Savings associated with full/partial abandonment are compared with a current incidence reference scenario, assuming no changes in FGM practices.ResultsOur model projects an increasing burden of FGM due to population growth. As a reference scenario assuming no change in practices, prevalent cases in 27 countries will rise from 119.4 million (2018) to 205.8 million (2047). Full abandonment could reduce this to 80.0 million (2047), while partial abandonment is insufficient to reduce cases. Current incidence economic burden is US$1.4 billion/year, rising to US$2.1 billion/year in 2047. Full abandonment would reduce the future burden to US$0.8 billion/year by 2047.ConclusionFGM is a human rights violation, a public health issue and a substantial economic burden that can be avoided through effective prevention strategies. While decreasing trends are observed in some countries, these trends are variable and not consistently observed across settings. Additional resources are needed to prevent FGM to avoid human suffering and growing costs. The findings of this study warrant increased political commitment and investment in the abandonment of FGM.

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Economic burden of female genital mutilation in 27 high-prevalence countries

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“…In study of Raheem et al, the mutilated women’s husbands had impotence and premature ejaculation for twice more, and less sexual satisfaction was seen in 56%. There was a significant relationship between women mutilation and existence of psychological and social marriage problems ( 24 ). Peltzer and Pengpid found out that the mutilated women experience the sexual partner’s violence two times more than others ( 34 ).…”

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“…Limited studies on the sexual consequences of FGM in Iran is mostly related to sexual function ( 3 , 4 , 23 ), while sexual quality of life is a more objective criterion for studying the effects of FGM on women’s sex life. On the other hand, some researchers have reported that there is a significant relationship between women mutilation and psychological and social marriage problems ( 24 ). This study aimed to compare the sexual quality of life, as well as marital relationship, in the mutilated women with other women living in Kurd region of Mahabad (Iran).…”

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Female Genital Mutilation, Sexual Quality of Life and Marital Relationship: A Case-Control Study from Iran

Laleh¹,

Soltani²,

Roshanaei³

2022

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Objective: Studies on the sexual consequences of female genital mutilation is mostly related to sexual function, while sexual quality of life is a more objective criterion for studying the effects of genital mutilation on the women's sexual life. The purpose of this study was to compare the sexual quality of life and marital relationship in the mutilated women with other women living in the Kurd region of Mahabad (Iran). Materials and methods: In a case-control study, 600 married women (300 mutilated and 300 non- mutilated women) who referred to the health centers completed the sexual quality of life questionnaire (SQOL-F) as well as demographic questionnaires. Data analyzed using chi-square, independent t-test, and linear regression model with stepwise method at 95% confidence level. Results: The mean total score of sexual quality of life in the mutilated group (40.28±16.76) was significantly lower than the control group (45.29±19.16). The chance of having a higher score of sexual quality of life in the mutilated group was 0.13 times lower than the control group. This value was 0.16 times for self-worthlessness area, 0.10 for sexual repression, 0.12 for psycho-sexual feeling, and 0.32 for sexual and marital satisfaction areas (p <0.05). In the mutilated group, the total score of sexual quality of life was significantly correlated with age, income, spouse's violence, spouse's infidelity, intercourse frequency, and residence status (P <0.05). Conclusion: Female genital mutilation can decrease the sexual quality of life and increase the chance of negative consequences such as spouse violence, infidelity, and intercourse reduction.

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