Demographic perspectives of female genital mutilation (2016)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:

Author(s): Mengjia Liang, Edilberto Loaiza, Nafissatou J. Diop, Berhanu Legesse 
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.

Objective: To document the most relevant features of the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in 23 African and six Arab countries. The purpose of this paper is to provide a simple presentation of current levels; the main differences,according to background characteristics; and observed trends in the last 10-15 years. Considering past,current and future demographic dynamics helps identify possible scenarios for elimination
Study Population: Relied on DHS datasets
Findings: Demographic analysis of FGM/C demonstrated that it is a practice that occurs within specific socio-cultural parameters,such as place of residence,and reproductive health and status. Interventions focusing on abandonment should take into consideration gender inequalities,how manifest,exacerbating high fertility and very young populations

Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified

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