Characteristics of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) cases reported by Australian paediatricians
| Characteristics | No* | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at identification (years) | 25 | |
| 0–5 | 2 (8.0) | |
| 5–10 | 8 (32.0) | |
| 10–15 | 11 (44.0) | |
| 15–18 | 4 (16.0) | |
| Country of birth of child | 29 | |
| Kenya | 7 (24.1) | |
| Sudan | 7 (24.1) | |
| Australia | 3 (10.3) | |
| Eritrea | 3 (10.3) | |
| Ethiopia | 2 (6.9) | |
| Sierra Leone | 2 (6.9) | |
| Somalia | 2 (6.9) | |
| East Africa | 1 (3.4) | |
| Country of birth of parents (mother or father) | 54 | |
| Somalia | 24 (44.4) | |
| Eritrea | 12 (22.2) | |
| Not known | 7 (13.0) | |
| Sierra Leone | 4 (7.4) | |
| Sudan | 4 (7.4) | |
| Ethiopia | 2 (3.7) | |
| Indonesia | 1 (1.9) | |
| Refugee status | 29 | |
| Refugee | 26 (89.7) | |
| Not a refugee | 3 (10.3) |
*The number of valid responses.