Table 3 Distribution of the different forms of FGM and its operators in refugee camps, Jijiga, 2004.
Younger girls, n (%) | Older girls, n (%) | Total, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Type of FGM | |||
Clitoral cutting | 20 (80.0) | 58 (59.8) | 78 (63.9) |
Vaginal sewing | 5 (20.0) | 39 (40.2) | 44 (36.1) |
Operator | |||
Traditional female circumciser | 19 (76.0) | 80 (82.5) | 99 (81.1) |
Traditional birth attendant | 6 (24.0) | 16 (16.5) | 22 (18.0) |
Health worker | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.0) | 1 (0.9) |
Total | 25 (20.5) | 97 (79.5) | 122 (100.0) |