Analysing Normative Influences on the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among 0–14 Years Old Girls in Senegal: A Spatial Bayesian Hierarchical Regression Approach (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kandala,N.B.; Nnanatu,C.C.; Atilola,G.; Komba,P.; Mavatikua,L.; Moore,Z.; Matanda,D.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This paper attempts investigate normative influences in the persistence of the practice among Senegalese girls,identify and map ‘hotspots
Study Population: girls aged 0–14 ,Two sets of data—the 2017 SDHS and a pooled data from 2010 SDHS to 2017 SDHS were used
Findings: The authors found that a girl’s probability of cutting was higher if her mother was cut,supported FGM/C continuation or believed that the practice was a religious obligation. In addition,living in rural areas and being born to a mother from Diola,Mandingue,Soninke or Poular ethnic group increased a girl’s likelihood of being cut. The hotspots identified included Matam,Tambacounda and Kolda regions. Conclusions: Our findings offer a clearer picture of the dynamics of FGM/C practice among Senegalese girls and prove useful in informing evidence-based intervention policies designed to achieve the abandonment of the practice in Senega
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Senegal