Table 1 Description of numerical variables measuring attitudes and knowledge of FGC (VAS measurement in mm)

Definition of FGC

VAS 1: all forms of FGC (0–10); FGC excl. pricking (11–100)

Accepted by religion

VAS 2: nothing (0); pricking (1–10); FGC excl. pricking (11–100)

Needed for respectability

VAS 2: nothing (0); pricking (1–10); FGC excl. pricking (11–100)

Violation of children’s rights

VAS 1: all forms of FGC (0–10); FGC excl. pricking (11–100); never

Long-term health complications

VAS 1: all forms of FGC (0–10); FGC excl. pricking (11–100); never

Legal in Sweden

VAS 2: nothing (0); pricking (1–10); FGC excl. pricking (11–100); don’t know