Table 2 Knowledge of study participants about genital mutilation in Degadamot district
knowledge question | Yes (percentage) | No (percentage) |
|---|---|---|
Do you know FGM has psychologically harmful? | 211 (64.9%) | 114 (35.1%) |
Do you know FGM can decrease sexual pleasure? | 184 (56.6%) | 141 (43.4%) |
Do you know FGM has a problem with health? | 183 (56.3%) | 142 (43.7%) |
Do you know FGM has a contribution to HIV / AIDS transmission? | 184 (56.6%) | 141 (43.4%) |
Do you know FGM brings complication during delivery? | 173 (53.2%) | 152 (46.8%) |
Do you know FGM is harmful traditional practice? | 209 (64.3%) | 116 (35.7%) |
Do you know the FGM has scar formation effect? | 208 (64%) | 117 (36%) |
Do you know FGM has a negative side effect on health? | 168 (51.7%) | 157 (48.3%) |
Do you know FGM is forbidden in the law? | 188 (57.8%) | 137 (42.2%) |
Is there any other health problem concomitant with FGM? | 130 (40%) | 195 (60%) |