Factors influencing the practice of female genital mutilation in kenya: a case study of Gachuba division,Nyamira county (2014)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Everline Bosibori Moranga
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To find out the justification for the persistence of FGM among the Kisii community; to establish the efforts towards eliminating the practice of FGM among the Kisii; to investigate the issues and challenges facing the practice of FGM among the Kisii and To find out peoples knowledge of the law concerning FGM
Study Population: male and female
Findings: In the sample 74.2 percent had circumcised their daughters whereas 25.8 percent had not. The study found that most of the respondents had indeed had undertaken their daughters through FGM. The persistence of FGM was attributed to traditional / cultural beliefs. The study found that 76.2 percent of respondents had undergone FGM willingly compared to 23.8 percent who were forced. This was enhanced through socialization within the community that reinforces the stereotypes against uncircumcised girls or women and thus a girl will choose to undergo the process so as to avoid mocking from the community and their peers. In regard to the effect of FGM the study found that 51.5 percent indicated excessive bleeding,2.0 percent were obstructed labour,and 7.9 percent were sexual complications and 38.6 percent. Anti – FGM campaigns were the major source of information on FGM as indicated by 48.5 percent,health centers were 5.0 percent,radio announcements were 1.0 percent and personal experience was 45.5 percent. The study found that government agencies were the most popular facilitators of FGM as cited among 38.6 percent of the sample,non – governmental organizations were 6.9 percent,religious organizations were 46.5 percent,women groups were 4.0 percent,radio broadcasts were 2.0 percent and community based organizations (CBOs) were 1.0 percent. Findings indicate there is a high level of awareness on the law concerning the practice of FGM
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya