Gender differences in support for the discontinuation of female genital cutting in Sierra Leone (2014)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sagna ML
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine support for discontinuation of FGC and its associated predictors among both women and men in Sierra Leone
Study Population:
Findings: Findings reveal gender differences in attitudes toward the elimination of the practice across most of the socioeconomic predictors. Interestingly,beliefs about and perceived benefits of FGC emerge as important determinants of the support for the elimination of FGC,both genders considered. The findings highlight the importance of achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment,and the necessity for a more contextualised approach to FGC eradication.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Sierra Leone