The Social, Psychological and Sexual Impact on the Women and the Rational Behind Continuation of Female Genital Mutilation A Case Study in Sidama Zone, Bona Zuria Woreda
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2016-05
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Addis Ababa University
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The major objective of this study is to explore the social, psychological and sexual impact
of Female Genital Mutilation on the survivors- girls and women who are circumcised and the
rationale behind the practice of FGM and recommend intervention strategies to address the
impact. This research employed qualitative techniques to understand and assess the life of
survivors’ women on the psychological, social and sexual impacts of FGM and the underlying
reasons of the continuation of the practice through investigating their experience, perspectives
and histories from their viewpoint. This study used non probability sampling technique as a
major sampling method and purposive sampling technique is employed to select participants. A
total of 25 study participants were selected including 19 for focused group discussion. The data
obtained from the participants were analyzed thematically. The results of the study indicated that
the major social, psychological and sexual impacts of FGM and the reasons of the continuation
of the practice. In addition, the existing legal and policy frame work that facilitates the
mitigation against the impact of FGM on survivors were also assessed.
In conclusion, female genital mutilation is a criminal offence according to legislation
because it causes pain, violates the human rights and the health of women and puts girls at risk.
Empowering people in the community with knowledge on the subject and providing the
necessary resources will help eliminating the practice. In particular, major gaps in the literature
about the psychological, social and the sexual consequences of FGM still remain
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