Female genital mutilation and cutting in the Arab League and diaspora: A systematic review of preventive interventions (2022)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Abidogun,TM, ,Ramnarine A.L, Fouladi,N, Owens,J, Abusalih,HH, Bernstein,J,et al
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study was designed to identify interventions exerting an effect on reducing the practice of FGM/C.
Study Population: N/A
Findings: Twelve of 896 studies met the inclusion criteria. Eight interventions relied entirely on education with short-term gains but unchanged practices. Three interventions used social marketing and mixed media. Only one study took a multi-sectoral approach.Conclusions
At a macro level,opportunities to reduce or to end the practice of FGM/C exist through legislation,policy,a public health approach grounded in gender equality and human rights. Using multi-sectoral actions that consider the social context and challenge social norms at macro,meso and micro levels appears more effective than individual-level interventions. Promoting advocacy and developing supportive environments to reduce GBV,enhance gender equality and empower communities is crucial for interventions to succeed and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal target of FGM/C abandonment by 2030.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified