Female Genital Mutilation in Benin: Prevalence and Associated Factors Based on Data from the Demographic and Health Survey, 2011-2012

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AuteurKPOZEHOUEN, ALPHONSE
AuteurGLELE AHANHANZO, YOLAINE
AuteurKLIKPO, TCHEDIE ETDECHIE ELVYRE
AuteurAZANDJEME, COLETTE SYLVIE
AuteurCHABI, ALPHONSE
AuteurSOSSA JEROME, CHARLES
AuteurPARAISO, NOEL MOUSSILIOU
AuteurOUENDO, EDGARD MARIUS DONA
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2019
ResumeFemale genital mutilation has multiple adverse impacts on victims’ physical and psychosocial well-being. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and potential factors associated with female genital mutilation in Benin. A logistic regression was performed on the 2011 Benin Demographic and Health Survey dataset, using Stata 12. The dependent variable was based on participants’ declaration about the “Cut respondent’ question and was dichotomous (Yes/No). Independent variables were sociodemographic characteristics. A total of 11,008 women were selected, with 7.14% (CI 95% = [5.91, 8.60]) reported to be victims of female genital mutilation. The majority of the women were between 25 and 34 years old (34.5%), uneducated (54.6%), and married (51.3%). Women aged 35 to 49 were more likely to be victims of FGM than women aged 15 to 18 (OR = 5.43; CI 95% [3.77-7.82]). The risk of FGM was higher in married women (OR = 7.76) than those who had never been in a union, with the same trend observed for Muslim women (OR = 33.39) compared to followers of voodoo/traditional religion. Female genital mutilation is still practiced in Benin, especially in the north. This study reveals that factors such as marital status, religion, area of residence, level of education, ethnicity, and département of residence are associated with this practice. Therefore, they should be taken into account for effective interventions to eliminate it at national level.
DOI10.11648/j.wjph.20190404.11
Autre identifiantBECDB-9198
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/8224
Languefr
Fait partie deWorld Journal of Public Health
Sujetprévalence
Sujetassociated factors
SujetFemale Genital Mutilation
SujetDemographic Health Survey
SujetBénin
TitreFemale Genital Mutilation in Benin: Prevalence and Associated Factors Based on Data from the Demographic and Health Survey, 2011-2012
TypeArticle

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