Abstract
Objective: To describe epidemiologic aspects, complications and the opinions of people about law against FGM comparing eras with and without Non-Governmental organizations against female circumcision in Mali.
Methodology: It was prospective cross-sectional study covered the period from July 1st, 2016 to September 30th 2016, that had taken place in the District of Kayes and Ségou. Chi square has been used and p value <5% has been considered significant.
Results: The prevalence of female genital cutting was very high (88.1%). It is higher in eras where non-governmental organizations are not active (94.6%). The decision of cutting was mainly taken by the grandparents (29.3%) and the mother (18.1%). The two main reasons to perform this practice were custom/tradition (53.1%) and the religion (30.5%). Cutting has been done in the 98.0% and in health center 2.0% of cases. The mains complications were: infibulation/dysuria (46.9%) and vulva cysts (23.5%). The majority of respondents where Non-Governmental Organizations are active (60.7%) were against a law penalizing the practice.
Conclusion: The prevalence of female genital cutting is yet high in the villages studied. We have observed a positive impact of the sensitization in the areas where Non-Governmental organizations against FGM are active. Intensification of awareness campaigns would contribute to eliminate female genital cutting in Mali.
Traore Youssouf, Toure Moustapha, Teguete Ibrahima, Bocoum Amadou, Fane Seydou, Traore Mamadou Salia, Traore Tidiani, Dao Seydou Zana. (2019) Does Non-Governmental Organizations Sensitization have Positive Impact on Rural Community Awareness, Prevalence and Complications of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting? Analyze of the Practice in Rural Setting in Mali, Journal of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists of Pakistan , Volume-09, Issue-3.
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