The Effect of Female Genital Mutilation on Post Marital Female Sexual Function

Mabrouk, Gehad Ahmed; El-desokey, Amal Sarhan; Ahmed, Asmaa Mohamed; Abdelbaky, Fayza Ahmed Ali

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.450338

The Effect of Female Genital Mutilation on Post Marital Female Sexual Function

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Demonstrator of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

² Assistant Professor of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

³ Lecturer of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2025.450338

Abstract

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure that had
physical, sexual, psychological and social consequences on women and girls.
Aim: To assess the effect of female genital mutilation on post marital female
sexual function. Design: A descriptive case control study to compare between
mutilated and non-mutilated women. Setting: The study was conducted at three
maternal and child healthcare centers in different areas in Fayoum governorate
(El-Hadaka, EL-Sad El Aly and El-Keman). Sample: A purposive sample of
100 women. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection: Tool I (A
Structured interviewing questionnaire), Tool II (Standardized Female Sexual
Function Index Questionnaire) and Tool III (Attitude Likert Rating Scale).
Result: The current study showed that most (84%) of the studied mutilated
women suffer from sexual dysfunction and only one fifth (20%) of the studied
non-mutilated women had sexual dysfunction. Additionally, more than three
fifths (64%) of the studied mutilated women had negative attitude regarding
FGM while, the majority (90%) of the studied non-mutilated women had
negative attitude toward the practice. Conclusion: The study concluded that
female genital mutilation was found to have a significantly negative impact on
women's sexual function after marriage. Recommendation: Implementing an
educational program to raise awareness among women, families and
communities about the negative effects of female genital mutilation on women's
sexual and psychological health