{"title":"埃及女性生殖器“规范”与女性生殖器自我形象","authors":"G.F. Mohammed , H. Hassan , A. Hassan","doi":"10.1016/j.sexol.2021.05.001","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>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 (<em>P</em> <!-->><!--> <!-->0.05). Comparison of different AVFSFI domains with the total score on the AVFGSIS revealed a non-significant correlation with each domain (all <em>P</em>-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 (<em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.05). FGM/C is still considered the “norm” in the modern world.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45416,"journal":{"name":"Sexologies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2000,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sexol.2021.05.001","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Egyptian female genital “norm” and female genital self-image\",\"authors\":\"G.F. Mohammed , H. Hassan , A. Hassan\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.sexol.2021.05.001\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><p>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 (<em>P</em> <!-->><!--> <!-->0.05). Comparison of different AVFSFI domains with the total score on the AVFGSIS revealed a non-significant correlation with each domain (all <em>P</em>-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 (<em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.05). FGM/C is still considered the “norm” in the modern world.</p></div>\",\"PeriodicalId\":45416,\"journal\":{\"name\":\"Sexologies\",\"volume\":null,\"pages\":null},\"PeriodicalIF\":1.2000,\"publicationDate\":\"2021-09-01\",\"publicationTypes\":\"Journal Article\",\"fieldsOfStudy\":null,\"isOpenAccess\":false,\"openAccessPdf\":\"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sexol.2021.05.001\",\"citationCount\":\"0\",\"resultStr\":null,\"platform\":\"Semanticscholar\",\"paperid\":null,\"PeriodicalName\":\"Sexologies\",\"FirstCategoryId\":\"1085\",\"ListUrlMain\":\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1158136021000463\",\"RegionNum\":0,\"RegionCategory\":null,\"ArticlePicture\":[],\"TitleCN\":null,\"AbstractTextCN\":null,\"PMCID\":null,\"EPubDate\":\"\",\"PubModel\":\"\",\"JCR\":\"Q3\",\"JCRName\":\"Medicine\",\"Score\":null,\"Total\":0}","platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Sexologies","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1158136021000463","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"Medicine","Score":null,"Total":0}
Egyptian female genital “norm” and female genital self-image
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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