• Omer Adam Farih, Abdirahman Omer Ali, Abdirizak Hassan Abokor, Mustafe Abdillahi Ali, Abdisalam Hassan Muse, and Ahmed Abdi Aw Egge.
• Faculty of Science and Humanities, School of Postgraduate Studies and Research (SPGSR), Amoud University, Borama, Somalia.
• Aten Primaria. 2024 Nov 5; 57 (4): 103113103113.

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation (FGM) among daughters of women aged 15-49 in Somalia using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS).DesignA cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2020 SDHS.SettingData was collected across Somalia, including urban, rural, and nomadic areas.Main MeasurementsFGM prevalence was presented as percentages. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors, presented as odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals.ResultsThe prevalence of FGM among daughters was 24%. Factors significantly associated with FGM included age, region, residence, education, and wealth index. Younger daughters were more likely to be circumcised (p=0.000, 95% CI: 0.066-0.274). Rural residence increased the likelihood of FGM (OR=1.436, CI=1.257-1.64). Primary education increased the odds of FGM (OR=1.334, CI=1.127-1.58). Mothers who believed FGM should continue were more likely to have circumcised daughters (OR=1.464, CI=1.305-1.642).ConclusionsFGM prevalence among daughters in Somalia is influenced by age, region, rural residency, and education. The findings highlight the need for targeted educational and intervention programs, particularly in rural areas, to effectively reduce FGM practices.Publicado por Elsevier España S.L.U.

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