Exploring the associations between FGM/C and early/child marriage: a review of the evidence. (2017)
This study is a Systematic Review regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Karumbi,J.,& Jacinta,M. (2017)
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To assess the association between FGM/C and Early/Child Marriagein contexts where both practices are carried out.
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The evidence on the association between FGM/C and Early/Child Marriage is generally scant. Knowledge gaps remain in our understanding of the links between the trendsand factors of child marriage in relation to FGM/C and other indicatorssuch as education,empowerment,violence,migration,civil strife and war.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified