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Knowledge and Attitude on Obstetric Effects of Female Genital Mutilation among Maasai Women in Maternity Ward at Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital, Kenya
Joint Authors
Muchene, Keddy Wanjiru
Mageto, Irene Gacheri
Cheptum, Joyce Jebet
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the most harmful traditions still practiced in many parts of the developing world, including Kenya.
The practice leads to permanent and irreversible health damages; however, knowledge and attitude of women towards its obstetric effects is scarce.
Aim.
The objective of this study was to determine knowledge and attitude of women towards obstetric effects of FGM among Maasai women.
Methods.
A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital among 64 Maasai women who had undergone FGM.
Systematic sampling was employed to identify the respondents.
Data were collected using a pretested semistructured questionnaire and analyzed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 based on frequencies and percentages.
Qualitative data were coded and categorized and thematic analysis was done.
Results.
Half of the women were knowledgeable on obstetric effects of FGM.
Majority of them, 81% (n=52), sustained perineal tears during childbirth while 53% (n=34) had postpartum hemorrhage.
Majority of the respondents, 81% (n=51), had negative attitude towards FGM and 87% (n=31) would not encourage their daughters to be circumcised.
Most of them, 64% (n=23), disagreed that circumcision made one a respectable woman.
Conclusion.
Obstetric effects of FGM were fairly known and there was negative attitude towards FGM practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muchene, Keddy Wanjiru& Mageto, Irene Gacheri& Cheptum, Joyce Jebet. 2018. Knowledge and Attitude on Obstetric Effects of Female Genital Mutilation among Maasai Women in Maternity Ward at Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital, Kenya. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210709
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muchene, Keddy Wanjiru…[et al.]. Knowledge and Attitude on Obstetric Effects of Female Genital Mutilation among Maasai Women in Maternity Ward at Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital, Kenya. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210709
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muchene, Keddy Wanjiru& Mageto, Irene Gacheri& Cheptum, Joyce Jebet. Knowledge and Attitude on Obstetric Effects of Female Genital Mutilation among Maasai Women in Maternity Ward at Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital, Kenya. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210709
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1210709