Alternative Rites of Passage as a Means of Eradication of FGM Among the Maa Community of Laikipia County,Kenya (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Gideon Ayodo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To investigate the efectveness of alternative rites of passgae in the prevention of FGM among the Maa community in Laikipia County,Kenya
Study Population: Maa speaking population in Laikipia Country
Findings: ARP sometomes resulted in hiding the practice of FGM,even though community leaders play an important role in influencing the community to embrace ARP
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya