الفهرس 
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Abstract
Female Genital Cutting (FOC) is one of the most traditional practices which is
harmful to health and is profoundly rooted in many Sub-Saharan African countries. It is
estimated that between 100 and 140 million women around the world have been victims of
some form of FOC. Every year 3 million girls are at risk of being submitted to these
practices. The practice of FOC has repercussions on the physical, psychic, sexual and
reproductive health of women, severely deteriorating their current and future quality of
life•FOC is a common practice in many societies in the northern half of sub-Saharan Africa
as well as in Egypt and Yemen. The prevalence of FOC in the countries of Northeastern
Africa (Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and northern Sudan) ranges from 80% to 97%, while that
of Eastern Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) ranges from 18% to 38%. The prevalence of FOC
in Egypt is over 95%. FOC is practiced by both Muslims and christians, but there is no
conceivable religious basis for this practice.
FOC is a cultural practice. Efforts to end it require understanding and changing the
beliefs and perceptions that have sustained the practice. Egypt adopted anti-FOC
campaigns and legislation to establish a foundation for sustained behavior change. Earlier
community outreach activities had raised awareness about FOC, allowing the alternative
rites of passage initiative to focus on fostering decision-making to abandon the practice. In
spite of these efforts FOC is still prevalent in Egypt.
Aim of the study
Determine intergenerational Family’s Perception with respect to Female Genital
Cutting in EL-Berolos District, Kafr El Sheikh Governorate.