Critical analysis of interventions against FGC in Egypt (2000)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Abdel-Tawab Nahla,Sahar Hegazi
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To contribute to the formulation of successful interventions to discourage the harmful practice of FGC in Egypt. The specific objectives of this study include: 1. To document and critically assess case studies of NGO and governmental programs working to combat the practice of FGC in Egypt. 2. To identify gaps and limitations in the conduct of FGC interventions. 3. To examine indicators used for the evaluation of programs against FGC,relating to process,output and outcome level assessments. 4. To disseminate the results of the meta-assessment both within Egypt and elsewhere
Study Population: NGO Officials
Findings: Interviews with NGO officials revealed four types of interventions: · awareness-raising lectures and seminars for the community at large; · use of influential community members and/or positive deviants as change agents; · integration FGC eradication activities within other developmental activities; and · advocacy activities to influence policy-makers and opinion leaders at the community and national level
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt