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