Impact of COVID-19 on increasing female genital mutilation (FGM) in Africa: A study of Tanzania and Nigeria. (2022)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Massay,E. M.,Susanti,E.,& Sutinah,S
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study uses a qualitative method to see the prevalence of FGM in both countries which has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic
Study Population: This qualitative study includes numerous citations,and a comprehensive evaluation of primary and secondary data from various study sources and consists of qualitative and quantitative research. In order to compare the effects of COVID-19 in Tanzania and Nigeria,the researcher employed a comparison in data and reports
Findings: This study is supported by the Patriarchal theory of Sylvia Walby,which explains why men try to oppress and control women as figures who dominate society. The study results show that both Nigeria and Tanzania have seen an increase in FGM amid COVID-19,with school closures placing teenage girls at the highest risk of FGM. The study concludes that the government,private institutions,and other development stakeholders should work together to find solutions to assist communities and families in ending FGM. If these efforts are implemented,then the 2030 sustainable development agenda can become a reality in ending FGM in Nigeria and Tanzania.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa,Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Tanzania,Nigeria