The evolving policy framework and historical trends in female circumcision provider by circumcision year, region, and wealth: Secondary data analysis of the 2008 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey

Type Thesis or Dissertation - Masters
Title The evolving policy framework and historical trends in female circumcision provider by circumcision year, region, and wealth: Secondary data analysis of the 2008 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey
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Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2011
Abstract
Egyptian national policies have historically focused on the ‘medicalization’ of female circumcision (FC). This study aimed to determine if circumcision year, region, and wealth were associated with differential FC provider utilization patterns. Methods. Data were from the 2008 EDHS Ever-Married Women Questionnaire (N=13,650). The outcome variable was the provider who performed the circumcision, and key independent variables were circumcision year, region, and wealth. Results. Regression results indicate that women in rural Upper Egypt and in the poorest wealth quintile are the most likely to be circumcised by a daya, while women in urban areas and the richest wealth quintile are the most likely to be circumcised by a professional provider; utilization of professional providers increased over time. Conclusions. Study results are consistent with the existing literature: urban residence, higher wealth, and more recent circumcision year are associated with increased odds of circumcision by a professional provider

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