Egyptian female genital “norm” and female genital self-image

IF 1.2 Q3 Medicine

Sexologies Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.sexol.2021.05.001

G.F. Mohammed , H. Hassan , A. Hassan

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Abstract

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is an ancient Egyptian practice. Its impact on genital self-image has not been thoroughly investigated. Many studies explore its effect on sexual function, however, its effect on genital self-image is not fully explored. This study determined whether FGM/C is still a “norm” and to assess its impact on genital self-image. Sexual function and genital self-image were assessed using the Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (AVFSFI) scores and Arabic version of the female genital self-image scale (AVFGSIS), respectively. A cross-sectional survey of 1952 women was conducted. Data were gathered through personal interviews and examinations to identify the type of FGM/C. There was a statistically non-significant difference in AVFGSIS scores between type I, II FGM/C and non-FGM/C (P > 0.05). Comparison of different AVFSFI domains with the total score on the AVFGSIS revealed a non-significant correlation with each domain (all P-values > 0.05). The overall female genital self-image was not affected, in spite of, the presence of a negative correlation between type II FGM/C and sexual satisfaction (P < 0.05). FGM/C is still considered the “norm” in the modern world.

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埃及女性生殖器“规范”与女性生殖器自我形象

切割女性生殖器官(FGM/C)是一种古埃及习俗。它对生殖器自我形象的影响尚未得到彻底调查。许多研究探讨了它对性功能的影响，然而，它对生殖器自我形象的影响尚未得到充分的探讨。这项研究确定了切割女性生殖器是否仍然是一种“常态”，并评估其对生殖器自我形象的影响。分别使用阿拉伯版女性性功能指数(AVFSFI)评分和阿拉伯版女性生殖器自我形象量表(AVFGSIS)评估性功能和生殖器自我形象。对1952名妇女进行了横断面调查。通过个人访谈和检查收集数据，以确定女性生殖器切割/切割的类型。I型、II型女性生殖器切割/C和非女性生殖器切割/C的AVFGSIS评分差异无统计学意义(P >0.05)。不同AVFSFI域与AVFGSIS总分的比较显示，每个域之间的相关性不显著(所有p值>0.05)。尽管II型切割/残割与性满意度呈负相关，但整体女性生殖器自我形象并未受到影响(P <0.05)。在现代世界，切割女性生殖器官仍被认为是“常态”。

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